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Name: Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run
Start: 2025-10-26
End: 2025-10-26
Location: Cincinnati

Cincinnati, United States • 26 Oct 2025

The Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run is a long-standing ultra marathon event held in Mt. Airy Forest, just outside downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Celebrating over 20 years, it offers two distances: a challenging 50K ultra marathon and a 27K fun run.

The course features rugged single-track trails through one of the largest urban forests in the U.S., with lush evergreens, meadows, rivers, and significant elevation changes totaling over 10,700 feet. The 50K consists of multiple loops of 5+ and 3+ miles, with aid stations at loop ends. The event fosters a supportive atmosphere for runners of all levels, emphasizing camaraderie and the beauty of nature. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Kentucky Ohio Cincinnati

Race information

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50 km

50k

27 km

27k

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

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