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Down and Dirty 5 Mile

8:00AM EDT - 10:00AM EDT Part of the Dirty Trail Series
NEW Distance

Down and Dirty 10 Mile

10:00AM EDT - 2:00PM EDT Part of the Dirty Trail Series

Location

Oak Hill Trail Head, CVNP
3901 Oak Hill Rd
Peninsula, OH 44264

Description

Saturday mornings are best spent on the trails! Gather your friends and meet for a 5 or 10 miler in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. 

Course

Down & Dirty will take place at Oak Hill, a local favorite for its diversity of terrain. The course begins with a fast descent into the valley, followed by a long uphill climb, then meanders over and around twisting, rooted trails to the finish. Click here for the Down & Dirty course maps.

Donations

Donations benefit Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Swag Options

All participants receive a Finisher Medal and ONE of the following:

  • Short Sleeve Tee with Dirty Trail Series logo (unisex sizing)
  • Ice Bandana keeps you cool on the trails in hot weather
  • CVNP 32oz Water Bottle made from Tritan, a durable, shatter-resistant material, FDA certified BPA/BPS free (included option for 10M / $5 PREMIUM for 5M)
  • Kleen Kanteen Pint Cup made from stackable, durable lightweight stainless steel (CVNP or Dirty Trail Series design)

Awards

Awards for each event:

  • Top 3 Overall Male and Female
  • Top 3 Male and Female in the following 5-year age groups:
    14 & Under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & Over

Registration

  • EARLY (through 7/9)
    10 Mile – $50
    5 Mile – $35
  • REGULAR (7/10 – 7/29)
    10 Mile – $55
    5 MIle – $35
  • LATE (7/30 – 8/9)
    10 Mile – $60
    5 MIle – $40

Race Day Details

  • START TIME
    5 Mile – 8:00 AM
    10 Mile – 10:00 AM
  • PACKET PICKUP: 6:30 – 10:00 AM
  • FLUID STATIONS will serve water and Skratch hydration. Participants are encouraged to carry water.

More Information

  • Down & Dirty is part of the Dirty Trail Series, featuring races from 5k to half marathon distances on some of the best hiking and bridle trails in Northeast Ohio.
  • Visit our website to learn more about Western Reserve Racing and to view our race calendar.

Dirty Trail Series   Western Reserve Racing

Race Contact Info

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Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Down & Dirty 5 Mile & 10 Mile.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
View RaceJoy How-To

Directions

Oak Hill Trail Head, CVNP
3901 Oak Hill Rd
Peninsula, OH 44264

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