Date: November 11, 2018
Length: 11 Mile Trail Race
Start Time: 9:00am
Location: Stewart Lodge, Mendon Ponds Park - Honeoye Falls, NY (map)
Dirt Cheap Stage Race, Stage #3
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 275!!
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.
Includes
- Chip timing included along with post race food after each stage.
- Live results will be posted as they come in.
- All those pre-registered (for either one race or the whole series) recieve a custom pint glass.
- Hoodie to all FINISHERS of the entire Stage Race (Yes - all 3 stages). - Hoodie sizing is guaranteed only if registered by 11/1/18
Registration/Packet Pickup
| By October 14 | October 15 - Race Day | |
| Series | $60 | $70 |
| Stage 1 | $20 | $25 |
| Stage 2 | $25 | $30 |
| Stage 3 | $30 | $35 |
Packet Pickup
- Thur, November 8th 10am to 7pm and Fri, November 9th from 10am-4pm at Fleet Feet:
- ARMORY: 155 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14620
- Race Day, Sunday, November 11th, inside Stewart Lodge at Mendon Ponds Park, starting at 7:30am.
Volunteer Opportunity
We are seeking volunteers to help at Registration, Finish Line, and Food Area. CLICK HERE to sign-up to volunteer at Dirt Cheap Stage Race!
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
7:30am - Registration Opens
7:45am - Early Start (only available to those who run a pace to be determined)
9am - Race Start
Early Start available and recommended Sunday at 7:45AM, for anyone who finished stage 1 in 50 minutes or more.
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.