Candy Cane Course- Cincinnati

I would like to welcome you to the 2026 Youth & Junior Nationals hosted at Voice of America Park in West Chester, Ohio. Youth & Juniors from around the country will battle head-to-head for National Championship bragging rights, and our goal is to create a memorable experience for all involved.

The calm waters of Voice of America Park should provide some fast swim splits. The Age-Group, Draft Legal & Mixed Relay bike and run courses were designed to be fast paced and spectator friendly. All races will finish in the heart of Voice of America Park, and “spirit central” where Team Zones will be located.

Special thanks to West Chester Ohio, Voice of America Park and Travel Butler County for hosting this exciting event. We are thrilled to return to this awesome location. I would also like to recognize Metro Parks, West Chester Township and the West Chester Police Dept. for their support. In addition, I would like to thank in advance the volunteers who will give of their time to make your experience a better one. While at the venue, please take the opportunity to thank these generous folks.

Enjoy your time in West Chester Ohio, represent your teams with pride and race to your fullest potential.

Lace up your spikes and tear up the grass in this 2 mile Cross Country race, compete as an

individual or as part of a team!

High school and college athletes, compete with your teammates and test your summer fitness!

Local runners, compete as an individual or with your club and enjoy racing on grass again.

Spectators can watch free of charge, bring your family and friends out for a great summer

evening of Cross Country.

Verso l’Alto Track Club is a competitive Catholic men’s run club based in the greater Cincinnati

area. Inspired by St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, the club seeks to strive “to the heights” of running

and in faith.

Check out at the website https://versolaltotc.wixsite.com/verso

Lace up, show up, make a difference-one step at a time!

When & Where

Date: August 9th, 2026, 9:00 am (Registrations starts at 8:00 am)

Location: Corwin M Nixon Park

6249 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason OH-45040

Why We Run & Walk

This isn't just a 5k; it's a chance to move together for something bigger than us. Every stride, every mile, every smile helps supports organizations like Ekal Vidyalaya, Adopt A Class and IACC that are making a difference in our communities.

Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation

Ekal Vidyalaya works to bring education to children in rural and tribal areas of India through a unique one-teacher school model. These schools provide basic education, digital literacy, and life skills to children in remote villages where access to education is limited. By supporting Ekal, we help empower communities through education and opportunity.

Adopt A Class Foundation

Adopt A Class parters with local schools to support teachers and students by providing funding for classroom resources, educational programs, mentorship opportunities. Their work helps strengthen local classrooms and ensures students have the tools they need to succeed.

Every registration and donation helps support these important initiatives and creates lasting impact both locally and globally.

Whether you're running for a personal best or walking to enjoy the day, your steps make an impact.

For Sponsorship details, please contact:

Nidhi Bedi: 513-378-5453

Sapna Susarla: 513-289-2975

Lakshya Arora 614-218-9141

Dirt Days Trail Series - Powder Keg

Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00 am

Carter Park, Deerfield Township

The Powder Keg is a perennial favorite. Explore the many trails of Carter Park which is behind the Historic Kings Mansion. The course will be fun and challenging. You will do a loop that will take you to down near the Little Miami River. Follow along the river on the old abandoned King Road. Explore an old dam. Climb the "Stairway to Heaven". Race distance is listed as 3.5 miles. However, your mileage may vary. This is the sixth event of the Dirt Days Trail Series.

The Powder Keg 5K Trail Race is presented by Deerfield Township and The Arts Alliance.

Plenty of FREE parking is available at the school adjacent to the park.

Benefit:

A portion of the proceeds benefit The Arts Alliance toward future arts programming.

Location:

Carter Park is located behind the old Kings Mansion on King Avenue just North of Kings Island. Carter Park Web Page.

I-71 to Kings Mills Exit. Go East past Columbia. Kings Mills turns into King Ave. Mansion is on the Left.

Google: 1720 King Ave, Kings Mills, OH 45034 to get directions from your location

GPS Coordinates: 39.358236, -84.246142

Ample Free parking at Kings Elementary next door.

The Course:

Scenic course explores the trails of the Historic Kings Mansion. Course will be fun and challenging. You will do a loop that will take you to down near the Little Miami River. Follow along the river on the old abandoned King Road. Explore an old dam. Make your ascent to the top via a series of steps. Then, you will explore the north side of the park trails. Follow around some ball fields and then the final push to the finish. Race distance is listed as 3.5 miles. However, your mileage may vary.

Run Divisions:

Run - Men & Women: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70/over.

Walk Divisions:

Walk - Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over

Individual Event Awards:

Awards to overall male and female runner and walker. There are age group awards for this event.

Age Group awards will be presented immediately after the race based on the above divisions.

Randomly drawn door prizes.

You must be present to win any random drawing and you cannot accept for someone else, so stick around!

T-Shirts:

Powder Keg T-shirts (Short Sleeved) are available for $12 while supplies last. Sign up early if you know you want one to be sure to get the size that you want.

Amenities:

We will have a variety of treats for you.

Registration Fee:

Registration Fee: $23.50. Online registration only.

Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.

We also offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. One price covers all eight events. More information.

You may register online up to race time.

Race Day Registration and pick up:

There is no early packet pick up for this event. Check in on day of race is from 7:30 am through 8:45 am.

There is no paper registration. Sign up online prior to coming or you can sign up with your mobile phone.

The Dirt Days Trail Series:

This is the sixth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.

Parkinson’s Steady Strides 5K

Dedicated to the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of those living with Parkinson’s disease in the Greater Dayton/Cincinnati metroplex, Parkinson Support & Wellness exists to help those with PD learn about the disease, which empowers individuals to take control and make connections with local resources like support and exercise groups.

Steady Strides, a timed 5K race and walk brings people together to raise funds for our mission to serve the local Parkinson community. These funds go directly toward financial grants made to local exercise and therapy organizations and to essential educational programs like PD-EDU.

Our big day isn't just a 5k; it's a joyful gathering of our community and a demonstration of the impact we can make when we work together. Free food from some of our area’s iconic brands, musical entertainment and a Basket Raffle extravaganza will be found in the Wetterer’s Way concourse adjacent to the Start/Finish line.

Fundraising Teams

Friends and family teams are the core that makes Steady Strides a financial success and a truly communal gathering. Joined by a common connection to Parkinson Disease, these groups come together to assure that the support services so vital to a full and active life are available to their loved ones. Teams take on their own personalities and make sure to include fun as a focus of the day. And they can get pretty competitive when it comes to number of participants and funds raised.

Support for the teams frequently ranges beyond immediate, even extended, families and circle of friends. Teams solicit sponsors from their communities and across their social media groups as well. This raises awareness and grows financial contributions.

Team captains are supported by the Steady Strides Race Committee and will be contacted by the committee to assist in recruiting.

Packet Pick-Up

Registration will be available at packet pickup and also on race day.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 2:00-7:00 pm Queen City Running West 5819 Cheviot Road Cincinnati, OH 45247 513-918-4845

Thursday, September 25, 2025 11:00-3:00 pm Queen City Running North 8777 Cincinnati-Dayton Rd. West Chester, OH 45069 513-942-5005

Age Groups : 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79; 80+

Awards

1st and 2nd overall

1st in each age group

Concourse and Race Day registration open at 8:00AM

Accessible parking available

Runners start: at 10:00AM

The fun doesn’t end at the finish line!

Our post-race party helps to distinguish Steady Strides as not just a great 5k, but a chance for our community to come together in fun and fellowship.

Course

Course Map