Lance Corporal Noah Lippeatt 3:16 Challenge

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.

Join us for this 12th annual event! The Frogman Race is comprised of: 5 Mile Kayak, 8 Mile Bike, and a 5K Run.

All participants MUST pick up their race packets prior to the race on Saturday or Sunday. You can have a teammate or friend pickup your packet for you. Packets will not be mailed.

Pre-Race Pickup Details

• Friday August 28 (For both Saturday/Sunday events. Friday is the ONLY day for Packet pick up).

• 1st Session (11:00 am to 1:00 pm) and 2nd Session (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm)

• DOWNTOWN LOVELAND

• SPECIFIC LOCATION TBD

Race Day Packet Pickup

• No Race Day Packet Pickup for either the Saturday or Sunday event

Wave Assignments

When you register, you can select your wave assignment. If you enter yourself and your partner waits too long you may get bumped to another wave. To ensure you are in the same wave, enter at the same time.

You may compete as a two person team (use a tandem kayak) or individually (use a single kayak).

Please note: The minimum age for competing on a team is 10 years old and as an individual is 16 years old.

Saturday

• $185/Team

• $105/Individual

Sunday

• $175/Team

• $95/Individual

The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a staggered start. The first bus of kayakers will leave at 7:45 am sharp.

Race will begin and end with all transitions at Loveland Canoe & Kayak (Karl Brown Way). All participants will be bused to start line. Singles in kayaks will start the event, followed by team tandem kayak divisions.

Race Divisions:

Team (16+), Parent/Child Team (10+), Male (16+), Female (16+)

Event t-shirts will be available for purchase for $25 each until August 1.

Kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be provided. Participants are to provide their own bicycle. Life jackets must be worn at all times while on the water. Bike helmets must be worn at all times while on your bike. No headphones are allowed during any portion of the race. Failure to comply with the safety rules will subject contestants to disqualification.

A photo ID is required and waiver must be signed and submitted in order to receive your race packet and bib/timing chip. This is a rain or shine event and there are NO refunds. In the event of severe weather the start may be delayed and the course may be altered for safety reasons.

Please respect your fellow participants. There will be all types of skill levels competing so please stay aware of your surroundings at all times.