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Down & Dirty 10 Mile

Name: Down & Dirty 10 Mile
Start: 2026-08-08
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Peninsula

Peninsula, United States • 8 Aug 2026

Trail Running in Cuyahoga Valley National Park

The Down & Dirty event takes place at the Oak Hill Trail Head in Peninsula, Ohio. This trail race is set within the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, offering participants the opportunity to run through the natural landscapes of one of the region's prominent outdoor areas. The event is scheduled for a Saturday morning in August.

Participants can choose between two distinct distances:

5 Miles
10 Miles

The race utilizes the trail systems starting from the Oak Hill Road location. Registration for both distances opens in November of the preceding year. The event focuses on communal trail running, encouraging groups of friends to participate together in a natural park setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Peninsula

Race information

Website Registration

10 mi

Down and Dirty 10 Mile

5 mi

Down and Dirty 5 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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