Dirt Days Trail Series – Mt. Airy Ridge Run 2026 — Cincinnati, OH

Date
May 17, 2026
Location
Cincinnati, OH
Venue
Mt. Airy Forest
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$23.50
Events
5.4 Mile, 10.6 Mile, 5.4 Mile Trekker, 10.6 Mile Trekker
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Mt. Airy Ridge Run starts at 8:00 AM, giving you a reasonable window to arrive the morning of the race without an overnight stay. Held in Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati, Ohio, this trail running event offers two distances: a 10.6-mile option for longer efforts and a 5.4-mile alternative for shorter training runs or those new to trail racing. Entry is $23.50, making it an affordable option for testing yourself on local trails. The May 17 date puts the race in late spring, ideal conditions for trail running in the region. Whether you're building endurance or looking for a quick trail workout during race season, this series event provides accessible trail racing without requiring extensive travel time beforehand.

From the Race Organizer
Dirt Days Trail Series - Mt. Airy Ridge Run Sunday, May 17, 2026 8:30 am Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, OH UPDATE: THE START TIME FOR BOTH DISTANCES IS 8:30 AM. TREKKERS WILL STILL GO OFF AT 8:00 Mt. Airy Ridge Run is a perennial favorite. This is the largest park in the city and features extensive trails. Mt. Airy Forest is, in fact, is one of the larger parks located within a city's limits in the country. Even Central Park can only boast 843 acres, while Mt. Airy holds a massive 1,469.9 acres. The Mt. Airy Forest Ridge Run is aptly named, as the runners will get a wilderness experience that mirrors the Sierras at times. The course winds through all of the features Mt. Airy has to offer, such as its lush evergreens, dense hardwoods, open meadows, flowing rivers, and of course, hill climbs and ridge traverses. The Mt. Airy Forest Ridge Run will have TWO separate races over different distances. There will be a two lap race (10.6) miles that will begin at 8:30 a.m. There will also be a one

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dirt Days Trail Series – Mt. Airy Ridge Run 2026 — Cincinnati, OH?

Dirt Days Trail Series – Mt. Airy Ridge Run 2026 — Cincinnati, OH takes place on May 17, 2026. The race is held in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Where is Dirt Days Trail Series – Mt. Airy Ridge Run 2026 — Cincinnati, OH held?

Dirt Days Trail Series – Mt. Airy Ridge Run 2026 — Cincinnati, OH is held at Mt. Airy Forest in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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