The Laetare Classic

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 2 different 5K course)

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

Race Information:

The race starts at 8:00 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:

4 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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Dirt Days Trail Series - East Fork SP Trail Run

Sunday, July 26, 2026 8:30 am

East Fork State Park, Bethel, OH

The East Fork SP Trail Run is where the Dirt Days Trail Series all began. As the name states, the race will take place on the well-established Backpack Trail, at East Fork Lake State Park. The 5.6 mile course is densely wooded, and might give runners the feeling that they are on the Appalachian Trail. The course reverses direction each year. Note: Previously, this race was called the Backpack Trail Run but there was some confusion as to whether you had to wear a backpack for the race.

All registration will be done online including on race day.

We have added a "Trekker" category for those who would like to do the 10+ mile course but need extra time to finish. If you think that you need more than 2-2.5 hours to finish, we encourage you to consider the this option. You can start at 8:00 instead of 8:30. You will receive a time and credit for participation. Also, you can finish before all the food is gone!

New for 2026: We have added a Trekker category for the 5+ event as well.

Location:

East Fork Lake Ohio State Park

Link to East Fork State Park Web Page

GPS Coordinates to the beach: 39.016999, -84.133509

Important - Race begins and ends at the South beach on the SOUTH side of the lake. Use Route 125 and not Route 32.

Start Time:

The One-lap 5.4 Mile Race and the two-lap 10.6 Mile event will begin at 8:30 am.

We will also have a Trekker start beginning at 8:00. For those who need extra time or just want to start early, the trekker category is for you. We will record your time regardless of the distance that you run/walk. You will not score for the Dirty Dozen or race day competitive awards but you will count towards participation awards and random drawings.

We will begin to sweep the course around 9:30 so you must complete your first lap by then.

The Course:

As the name states, the race will take place on the well-established Backpack Trail, at East Fork Lake State Park.

The course reverses direction each year. Clockwise in even years. Counterclockwise in odd years. (Clockwise for 2026)

Individual Event Awards:

Age based awards for each event

Random prize drawings for each event. Plus, one pair of Altra shoes given out at random. No Duplicates (limit one pair per season)

Registration Fee:

Registration Fee: $23.50. Online Registration Only,

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

Season Pass:

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

Race Day Registration and Check-In:

7:10 am.- through 8:15 am. Race day registration will be available online.

Trail Series Shirts:

Dirt Days Trail Series Shirts will be available for purchase at the Fleet Feet Tent on Race Day or with your registration for. $20

Details

Western Brown High School

476 West Main Street

Mt. Orab, Ohio

Packet Pick-Up and race day registration will begin at 6:45 a.m.

The fast and flat course will be Bronco Blvd., West Main St., Aaron Drive and back.

Refreshments will be available to all participants after the race.

Proceeds will be used by the current high school cross country teams and a college scholarship fund for use by former Western Brown Cross Country Runners.

Cincinnatus Track Fest

Race day registration is available. Find us at the Cincinnatus Elite tent on the in-field!

Come out for the second edition of Cincinnatus Track Fest! More events added and more fun for everyone! Spots are limited so sign up to secure your spot on the starting line! Spectators can watch free of charge! Bring your friends and family out for a great night of track.

Open races do not have time qualifying standards. Please see below for elite race time qualifiers.

August 8th, 2026. 6-10PM

Schedule (subject to change):

5PM – Track open to athletes for warmup

6PM – Events start

• 6:00PM – Open 100M (Mixed Gender)

• 6:05PM – Open 400M (Mixed Gender)

• 6:10PM - Open Mile (Mixed Gender)

• 6:20PM – Kid’s 800M Fun Run

• 6:30PM – Open 5k (Mixed Gender)

• 7:00PM - Open Junior High 2 Mile

• 7:20PM - Elite 800M (Women’s)

• 7:25PM – Elite 800M (Men’s)

• 7:30PM – Elite Mile (Women’s)

• 7:40PM -Elite Mile (Men’s)

• 7:50PM – Elite 5k (Women's)

• 8:15PM – Elite 5k (Men’s) - 2 Heats

• 8:55PM – 4x400 (Mixed Gender)

• 9:15PM – HS Showcase 3200M (Girls)

• 9:35PM – HS Showcase 3200M (Boys)

Races will be seeded upon final entry numbers and seed times.

Suggested Time Qualifications for Elite Races:

• Men's Elite 5k - 17:00 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)

• Women's Elite 5k - 21:00 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)

• Men's Elite Mile - 5:00 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)

• Women's Elite Mile - 6:00 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)

• Men's Elite 800M - 2:15 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)

• Women's Elite 800M - 2:45 or faster (or equivalent age grade for masters)

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.