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Name: Flirt with Dirt Half Marathon
Start: 2026-03-28
End: 2026-03-28
Location: Brecksville

Brecksville, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Flirt with Dirt 10k & Half Marathon : Brecksville Reservation

The Flirt with Dirt 10k & Half Marathon takes place on March 28, 2026 at the Meadows Picnic Area in Brecksville Reservation, Brecksville, OH 44141. The event offers two distances on hiking and bridle trails through the park. Hikers are explicitly welcome for the 10k.

Distances offered:

Flirt with Dirt 10k
Flirt with Dirt Half Marathon

Entry fees listed on the event page are $40 for the 10k and $70 for the half marathon. Finishers receive a medal plus a choice of one swag item such as a triblend tee, crossbody bag, CVNP water bottle, or travel mug. Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in five year age groups from 14 & Under up to 70 & Over.

The event is part of the Dirty Trail Series. Donations collected for the race benefit the Trails Division of Cleveland Metroparks. RaceJoy is provided for the event and offers live phone tracking, GPS progress alerts, and send-a-cheer features for remote spectators. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Ohio Brecksville

Race information

Registration

Half Marathon

Flirt With Dirt Half Marathon

10 km

Flirt With Dirt 10k

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

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