Dirty Dozen 50k
Queens County, United States • 29 Aug 2026
Dirty Dozen 50K: Forest Park, Queens, New York
The Dirty Dozen 50K is held in Forest Park, Queens, New York. The race uses a 2.5 mile loop on the Orange Trail run counterclockwise for a total of 12 laps, covering the event distance of 50K. Each lap includes about 300 feet of elevation, producing a cumulative climb over the race while runners move through shaded woods and rolling terrain within the park.
After every lap, participants pass a fully stocked aid station that provides hydration and nutrition. Volunteers staff the stations and offer support between laps. The event description emphasizes a grassroots, no frills atmosphere with strong community interaction among runners, volunteers, and spectators. There is an eight hour cutoff to complete the 12 laps.
Registration is open with limited space and registration closes on Wed, Aug 26 at 11:59 PM ET. The race takes place on August 29 and is reachable by public transportation or car. Participants are advised to allow time for bib pickup and the race briefing, to prepare for late August weather that may include heat, humidity, or rain, and to use trail shoes because of the hilly course. Organizers are ultrarunners based in New York who focus on grassroots races within the city boroughs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.