Run for the Green Trail Run

Dirt Days Trail Series - Run for the Green

Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 am

Landen/Deerfield Park, Maineville, OH

Start out your St. Patrick's Day Weekend with a hardy workout. Course consists of approximately 3.5 miles of mostly densely wooded, winding dirt/mud trails within Landen/Deerfield Park. Elevation changes of up to 50 feet with two calf-deep creek crossings. This event is hosted by Deerfield Township and is the first event in the Dirt Days Trail Series. The race distance is listed as 3.5 miles but your mileage may vary!

Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount. Discount will be taken at checkout. 

Our Host:

This event is hosted by Deerfield Township

The Venue:

Landen/Deerfield Park is located on US route 22/3 (Montgomery Road) Between Columbia Road and the Little Miami River. Park is on the left with white fences along the frontage. Ample Free parking is available. Landen/Deerfield Park, off US 22/3 (Montgomery Road).

Google: Landen-Deerfield Park, 2258 US-22, Maineville, OH 45039 to get directions from your location

GPS Coordinates: 39.318694, -84.264747

Link to Landen-Deerfield Park Web Page

Dirt Days Trail Series:

This race is the first event in the 2026 Dirt Days Trail Series. This Series consists of eight dates and ten events. Events will include trail runs of varying distances from about 3 to 11 miles, including a night trail run.

Complete Trail Series details at the Dirt Days Trail Series Home Page

Course: 

The Course is advertised as about 3.5 miles. The course is a mix of relatively easy flat areas, wooded trails that wind through the trees, hills and several creek crossings. We are starting a little closer to the restrooms as in the past (Yeah!). Your mileage may vary. 

Run Divisions:

Men & Women: 14/under, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69 and 70/over.

Walk Divisions:

Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over.

Awards:

Overall Male and Female winners and Age Group awards to the top in each division.

Door Prizes:

Random drawing for door prizes. Must be present to win.

Post Race and other amenities:

We will have a variety of treats and refreshments for you.

Awards presented immediately following the race/walk.

Chip Timing:

We will be using disposable chips-on-bibs again for 2026

Registration fee: 

$23.50 per person. 

Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount. Discount will be taken at checkout. 

We also offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. One price covers all eight events. More information. 

All registration will be done online only. 

You can sign up through race day. 

Sign up on race day from your home computer, tablet or phone. We will not be taking cash at the venue. 

Race day check-in and number pick up: From 7:30 am - 8:45 am at the venue

There is no early packet pick up for this race.

T-Shirts:

Long-sleeve Run for the Green T-shirts are available for $15 with pre-registration. Supplies are limited so pre-register if you want a shirt.

Sorry, no dogs.

No Refunds.

contact greg@runningtime.net for more information

This is a USATF Sanctioned Event

100% Cotton Long-Sleeved T-shirt. 

This year's event will be timing using MyLaps Disposable bib tags. The chip will be on the bib number. No need to turn in pull tags or return the timing chip.