West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run

North Bend, United States • 12 Oct 2025

West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run at Shawnee Lookout is the final race in the Dirt Days Trail Series, held at Shawnee Lookout Hamilton County Park in North Bend, OH. The course begins and ends at Waterhole Meadow Shelter and combines the Blue Jacket (1.3 miles) and Little Turtle (2.0 miles) nature-trail loops for about 3.44 miles (5.54 km), offering views of the Ohio and Great Miami River valleys. The event emphasizes a friendly trail atmosphere, post-race treats, Fleet Feet tech shirts for sale, and awards for the overall top male and female plus age-graded runners, with additional random prizes. Chip timing is used. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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5 km
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