Date: November 8, 2019
Length: 3 Mile Time Trial Run/Walk
Start Time: 6:30pm
Location: Pond Road, Mendon Ponds Park - Honeoye Falls, NY (map)
Dirt Cheap Stage Race, #1
Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Stage Race
A Trail Running Stage Race Over 3 Days
3 Mile TT / 5.5 Mile Trail Run / 11 Mile Trail Run
You can do 1 race, 2 races or ALL 3 races
The series is capped at 230!!
STAGE #1 - Friday night - 3 Mile Pond Road Time Trial (yes, this is a trail race!)
STAGE #2 - Saturday - 5.5 Mile Devils Bathtub, with infamous stair climb finish
STAGE #3 - Sunday - The 11Mile EPIC Stage
Early Start available and recommended Sunday at 7:45AM to anyone who runs a pace to be determined (based on Friday night's Time Trial).
Includes
- Chip timing included along with post race food after each stage.
- Live results will be posted online
- A custom mug to the first 275 registrants!
- Hoodie to all FINISHERS of the entire Stage Race (Yes - all 3 stages). - Hoodie sizing is guaranteed only if registered by 11/1/19
Registration/Packet Pickup
| By October 14 | October 15 - Nov. 1 | Nov. 2 - Race Day | |
| Series | $65 | $75 | $80 |
| Stage 1 | $20 | $25 | $25 |
| Stage 2 | $25 | $30 | $30 |
| Stage 3 | $30 | $35 | $35 |
Packet Pickup
- Thur, November 7th 10am to 7pm and Fri, November 8th from 10am-4pm at Fleet Feet:
- ARMORY: 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620
- Race Day, Friday, November 8th, at 5pm, at the Pond Road trail head, at Mendon Ponds Park (at the start location of the race).
Volunteer Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers to help at Registration, Finish Line, and Food Area. Email Sean (sean@fleetfeetrochester.com) to sign up to volunteer!
Awards
Awards ceremony will be at the end of Stage 3 for series participants only.
- Overall Male and Female
- Top finishers in 10 year age groups (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)
Race Day Schedule
5pm - Registration Opens
6:30pm - Time Trial Start
Course/Maps
The Pond Road Time Trial - 3 Mile Time Trial - Yes, this is a trail race!
Stage 1 Map
One Runner at a time against the clock. Tough hilly course. Starts on Pond Rd next to Add-en-On Kennels. Head lamps are required!
The Devil's Bathtub Stage - 5.5 Mile Trail Run
Stage 2 Map
Mass Start with the infamous stair climb finish. Starts at Devils Bathtub
The Epic Stage - The 11 Mile Trail Challenge
Stage 3 Map
Taking in much of Mendon Ponds Park and its trail system. This race starts at Stewart Lodge.
Directions/Parking
Parking is available only at the parking lot at Pond Road & Douglas Road, Devil's Bathtub, Lookout Shelter, and Algonkian Shelter. You can also park in the far lot (past ARHAUS) at the Culver Road Armory and carpool!
Click here for a map of the park.
MENDON PONDS PARK - Pond Rd. - Route 65 (Clover Street) south from Monroe Avenue. Go to 3rd entrance. Turn left onto the Pond Rd/Nature Center Entrance. At bottom of big hill turn turn right onto Pond Rd. The start of Stage 1 is up about a 1/2 mile.
MENDON PONDS PARK - Devils Bathtub - Route 65 (Clover Street) south from Monroe Avenue. Go to 3rd entrance. Turn left onto the Pond Rd/Nature Center Entrance. At bottom of big hill turn left. The race 2 starts at the top of Devil's Bathtub. If you went past the big Mendon Pond you went too far. Look for signs.
MENDON PONDS PARK - Stewart Lodge - Route 65 (Clover Street) south from Monroe Avenue. Go to 1st entrance - Left onto Canfield Rd. Turn right onto Douglas Rd. Park at Beach Lot.
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