Dirt Days Trail Series - Ault Park Switchback

Welcome to Alpine Trail Race Series Season 3 (ATRS 3.0)

Race Course:

Join us and enjoy one of the most beautiful off-road trails in Cincinnati. French Park offers large meadow areas nestled inside the wooded perimeter, several trails, and a creek known for fossils, which wind through the park and will be part of the race course. If you're looking for elevation gain, French Park has you covered. French Park boasts the most elevation gain with 331 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is French Park Short Loop, which will get you 154 ft of elevation gain.

5K Race Route

10K Race Route ( 2 Loops of 5K route)

Half Marathon (2 Loops of Different 5k course)

Note: We retain the right to change the race route as deemed necessary

Race Information:

The race starts at 9:00 AM.

BIB pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race start.

All runners must register on RunSignup.

Themed Races - All of our 5K runs and 10K runs have a fun theme.

Trail Running Series Awards - All runners will receive series points towards yearly series awards. Plus TRAVEL opportunity for the series winners, male and female. DETAILS CLICK HERE!

For Everyone - Runners and walkers are welcome.

Finisher Medal - All finishers will receive one of our fun-themed finisher medals.

Costume - It is not required to wear a costume, but it is encouraged.

Best Costume Award - We give out the best costume awards at every live race.

Small Race - Get to know other runners and walkers in your area.

Transfer - If you miss the race, you can transfer to another one of our races.

Monthly Races - Most races are held every month in Cincinnati.

Discount - To Promote Trail running among youths, we Offer 15% discount for anyone who is under 20.

Course Time Limit:

3 hours

Race Rules:

Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.

We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.

No dogs on the course.

Walkers are always welcome.

ATRS Rules Regulations

The ATR Live Race Series runs yearly from March 1 to October 31. All participants are automatically enrolled in the series once they complete an ATR qualifying race. Qualifying races are any race events hosted by ATR and say they are part of the series. Points will be awarded in each age category, male and female, for each qualifying race. Only the top 3 participants with the most points for each age category, male and female, at the end of the series, will receive a series award. Points are awarded based on the table below. There will not be any ties. All times are based on gun times. Awards will be mailed out on December 1st.

Live Race Point Chart:

1st place = 20 points

2nd place = 18 points

3rd place = 16 points

4th place = 14 points

5th place = 12 points

6th place = 10 points

7th place = 8 points

8th place = 6 points

9th place = 4 points

10th place = 2 points

Participation Points = 2 points

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ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE REDS COMMUNITY FUND.

Join runners and walkers in the 25th annual Ohio 529 CollegeAdvantage Redlegs Run presented by TriHealth at Great American Ball Park and help raise funds for the Reds Community Fund. Walkers and runners of all ages are welcome, with the exception of the Gapper's Kids Fun Run, which is limited to kids ages 10 and under. All participants will receive a custom race medal, race t-shirt, professional chip-timing with live results, a post-race party in the First Star Fan Zone and (1) View Level ticket to the Monday, June 15 Reds vs Mets home game. (Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply.)

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All Redlegs Run participants will have the opportunity to raise money for the Reds Community Fund. Runners and walkers can create their individual fundraising page, in which family, friends, colleagues and other Reds fans can donate through a personalized link. Check out the leaderboard below, or go to the Personal Fundraiser Tab! The first 20 individuals to raise $500 will receive a random autographed item from a current Cincinnati Reds player!

Autographed items will be distributed in the FanZone after the race, at the RCF booth by the stage!

The Run for Chief Race is back, honoring the life and legacy of Jaden 'Jay Chief' Woodard! This race embodies the LIVE LIKE CHIEF mantra—celebrating kindness, love, and a little friendly competition. Join us on June 20st to run and remember Jay Chief’s incredible spirit. Stick around afterward for a special celebration of his amazing life! All funds raised will be donated to Jaden's Fund at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Heart Institute!

Dirt Days Trail Series - French Park Creek Crossings

Sunday, June 21, 2026 9:00 am

French Park, Cincinnati, OH

French Park originally started out in its entirety as a farm, is now one of the city's most picturesque parks. The 3.6 mile course will take runners through almost everything that the park has to offer. Starting at the top of the hill, runners will descend down into the meadow, through the tall grass, and then run the perimeter before heading into the interior of the park. The course will follow the creek and cross it several times, giving runners the option to either tiptoe over stepping stones, use log bridges, or dash directly through it. The course will then gradually rise back to the shelter and meadow where it began. The event coincides with Father's Day for 2026.

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

Location:

3012 Section Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45237

Link to French Park Web Page

Coordinates: 39.197563, -84.419985

The Course:

The 3.6 mile course will take runners through almost everything that the park has to offer. Starting at the top of the hill, runners will descend down into the meadow, through the tall grass, and then run the perimeter before heading into the interior of the park. The course will follow the creek and cross it several times, giving runners the option to either tiptoe over stepping stones, use log bridges, or dash directly through it. The course will then gradually rise back to the shelter and meadow where it began. Distance is approximate and is subject to change.

Individual Event Awards:

RACE AWARDS

Age-Graded awards.

PLUS: A FREE pair of Altra Shoes will be randomly awarded at each event (no duplicates in one season).

Randomly drawn door prizes will be also be awarded at each event. (must be present to win, so stick around!)

T-Shirts:

Series shirts can be ordered with registration for $20 or you can purchase at the Fleet Feet tent on race day.

Amenities:

We will have a variety of treats for you.

Registration Fee:

Registration Fee: $23.50 Pre-registration per race. 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.

Online registration will be available on race day via mobile if we are not sold out.

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.

The Dirt Days Trail Series:

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