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Get your Heart Pumping!

Dirty Love 15k

$45 9:00AM EST - 12:00PM EST Part of the Dirty Trail Series
Run or Hike!

Dirty Love 8k

$35 9:15AM EST - 12:00PM EST Part of the Dirty Trail Series

Location

River Grove Picnic Area
North Chagrin Reservation
2944 River Road
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

Description

Grab your Valentine or your bestie and spend the morning breathing heavy and romping through the snow! Afterward, cozy up in front of the fireplace in the heated shelter. We're bringing back the hot chocolate bar this year – warm up with your own special creation and some Valentine treats!

Course

The bridle trail through North Chagrin Reservation in the Cleveland Metroparks is the perfect setting to get your heart pumping in the woods. Run or hike one loop (8k) or two (15k). Click here to view the Dirty Love course maps.

Donations

Donations benefit the Trails Division of Cleveland Metroparks.

Swag Options

Choose one:

  • Travel Mug (white) – 16oz insulated stainless steel double walled design with our adorable Dirty Trail Series logo with a heart
  • Travel Coffee Mug (brown) – 16oz insulated stainless steel double walled design with 2-in1 lid and carry strap – laser engraved with the Dirty Trail Series logo with a heart

2024 Dirty Love swag options

Awards

Awards for each event:

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

Become a Dirty VIP

Dirty Trail Series VIP Members receive the following benefits:

  • 20% off every race in the 2025 Dirty Trail Series
  • It's like buying 4 races and getting 1 for free!
  • 10% off shoes for the entire year at Vertical Runner
  • Multiple swag options for each race
  • No-swag discount option
  • Invitation to the Dirty Series Awards Party (includes lunch and raffle)

When you register for Dirty Love, select the Dirty VIP Membership Bundle.

Registration

  • EARLY (through 1/16)
    15k – $45
    8k — $35
  • REGULAR (1/17 – 2/5)
    15k — $50
    8k — $35
  • LATE ( 2/6 – 2/16)
    15k — $55
    8k — $40

Race Day Details

  • START TIME
    15k – 9:00 AM (3 hour cutoff)
    8k – 9:15 AM
  • PACKET PICKUP: 7:30 AM
  • FLUID STATIONS will serve water and Skratch hydration. Participants are encouraged to carry water.

More Information

  • Dirty Love 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

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Directions

River Grove Picnic Area
North Chagrin Reservation
2944 River Road
Willoughby Hills, OH 44094

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