Dirty Dash Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Dirty Dash is a trail running event held at the Shelterhouse Picnic Area in the South Chagrin Reservation of the Cleveland Metroparks near Bentleyville, Ohio. It is the newest race in the Dirty Trail Series. Participants can choose between two distances: a 10k or a half marathon. The 10k event notes that hikers are welcome.
Course Description
The course winds through the reservation, passing through lush forests and over rolling terrain. It includes the Sulphur Springs Loop, where runners can hear the springs and see small waterfalls. Both distances feature wooded single-track trails and creek-side paths with some elevation change. The setting is described as tucked away and quiet, providing a trail-running experience.
Additional Information
The event is part of the Dirty Trail Series, which features races from 5k to half marathon distances on trails in Northeast Ohio. Donations from the event benefit the Trails Division of Cleveland Metroparks. Awards are given for the top three overall male and female finishers, as well as the top three in various five-year age groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
