Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Trail Races
Since 2008, join us for this super-cool, mid-week, low-key, fun trail race highlighting different parks around Monroe County!
Dirt Cheap Trail Race was a brainchild of ours in 2008 right after the stock market crash. People were in tricky spots financially and we wanted to provide an economical avenue for people to enjoy a unique event in our parks while running or walking. Dirt Cheap has introduced thousands to our park trail systems and we pride ourselves on bring fun, challenging courses to life for you.
| When | Where | |
| Race 1 | Wednesday, May 27 at 6:15PM | Durand Eastman Park - Magnolia Shelter |
| Race 2 | Wednesday, June 24 at 6:15PM | Webster Park - Parkview Lodge |
| Race 3 | Wednesday, July 22 at 6:15PM | Mendon Ponds Park - Hopkins Point Lodge |
| Race 4 | Wednesday, August 19 at 6:15PM | Black Creek Park - Woodside Lodge |
| Series Pricing | All 4 Races | All 4 Parks |
Distance: Each race will be between 3.5 and 4.5 miles depending on the park!
Series participants will get ONE BIB NUMBER for the entire series. We will offer concierge service after each race so you don't risk losing your bib for the next race. We will hold it and bring it to the next race for you. Use this Service!! Otherwise it costs $5 Bib replacement fee.
Includes
- Post-race food- hot dog cookout
- Chip timing
- Live text and email results as you finish (must opt-in when registering)
- Online Results
- An amazing way to spend the night on the trails in our gorgeous parks
- Series participants get a custom hat with entry
- Series Participants will receive ONE BIB for the entire Series. We will offer concierge service after each race so you don't risk losing your bib for the next race. We will hold it and bring it to the next race for you. Use this Service!! Otherwise it costs $5 Bib replacement fee.
- *NEW - Series Scoring and Awards* - For those in the Series ONLY, we will be doing series scoring. Best 3 of 4 races by place count. The goal is to do Series awards at the final race (internet service req'd)
- Overall Male and Female plus Top 2 Male & Female in the following Age Groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 Plus
This is the Hat for Series Participants ONLY
PLUS Race Logoed Tee available for Series Participants until May 27th - $15. The shirt will be printed after Race 1 and become available for distribution at Race 2.
The shirts will be handed out starting at Race 2. Note: Shirt color subject to changed based on availability
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
Trail Rules
- Follow the Pink Flags, Not the Person in Front of You. If you Get Lost it is Your Fault.
- No Littering
- Stay Upright
- This is a cupfree zone, carry your own hydration.
- Use etiquette when passing and being passed. For example if passing on the left, say "On Your Left". Likewise if passing on the right. Support each other and be nice to each other on the trail.
Packet Pickup
Series participants will get ONE BIB NUMBER for the entire series. We will offer concierge service after each race so you don't risk losing your bib for the next race. We will hold it and bring it to the next race for you. Use this Service!! Otherwise it costs $5 Bib replacement fee.
Race Day Packet Pickup is available on-site for each race:
5pm-6:10pm - Packet Pickup.
6:15pm - Race Start
Series participants will get ONE BIB NUMBER for the entire series. We will offer concierge service after each race so you don't risk losing your bib for the next race. We will hold it and bring it to the next race for you. Use this Service!! Otherwise it costs $5 Bib replacement fee.
There is no Day of Registration, so please register ahead of time.
The Course:
Follow the pink flags, not the person in front of you!
Park Details:
Race 1 - Durand Eastman Park - Magnolia Lodge
Race 2 - Webster Park - Parkview Lodge
Race 3 - Mendon Ponds Park - Hopkins Point
Race 4 - Black Creek Park - Woodside Lodge - Please Do Not Park on Grass!!
