Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run

OCT
26
2025
Run Mt Airy Forest on Oct 26, 2025 at the long running Stone Steps trail race with 50K and 27K over hilly, technical single track. Proceeds support Cincinnati parks and preregistered runners get a tech shirt and chip timing.
Sun 26 Oct 2025
50 kilometers 27 kilometers

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Event details

Stone Steps 50K and 27K Trail Run takes place on October 26, 2025, in Mt. Airy Forest, Cincinnati, Ohio (5083 Colerain Ave.). The event has been held for more than 20 years. Net proceeds support the Cincinnati parks. Pre-registered entrants receive a custom tech race shirt; chip timing is provided on the bib using disposable MyLaps tags.

Registration fees vary by date. For the 50K the listed fees range from $35 to $55 depending on registration period. For the 27K the listed fees range from $30 to $35.

Course and race format

The races use single-track, looped courses through Mt. Airy Forest. Trails are described as hilly and technical, with roots, rocks, occasional tree blow downs, and possible mud. Start and finish are at The Oval (area 13). Aid stations are located every 3-5 miles; one aid station is placed at the end of each loop for the 50K.

  • 50K: One 5+ mile loop four times; one 3+ mile loop three times.
  • 27K: One 5+ mile loop two times; one 3+ mile loop two times.

The 50K route lists a total elevation change of 10,726 feet. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
27 km
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