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Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Trail Race Series

Wed, May 27, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT

Location
Rochester, NY
155 Culver Road, Suite 110, 14620
Type
TRAIL
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

A super-cool, low-key, mid-week trail series exploring Monroe County parks, complete with a post-race hot dog cookout.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky

Discover the Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Trail Race Series, a super-cool, mid-week, low-key event designed for both runners and walkers to explore the beautiful park trail systems around Monroe County. Conceived in 2008 as an economical way to enjoy unique trail experiences, this series prides itself on offering fun, challenging courses. Participants can look forward to a post-race hot dog cookout and, for series entrants, custom hats and competitive series scoring with awards across various age groups.

What to expect

  • Expect a lively in-person event on varied trail surfaces, welcoming both runners and walkers.
  • Enjoy a post-race hot dog cookout with fellow participants.
  • Series entrants receive a custom hat and compete for age group awards.

Standout details

  • Mid-week trail series
  • Post-race hot dog cookout
  • Series scoring and awards
  • Custom hat for series participants

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

5 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • Dirt Cheap Trail Race Series (All 4 races)

    Wed, May 27, 6:15 PM EDT · From $85.80

    Opens Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • Race 1 - Durand Eastman Park - Magnolia Shelter

    Wed, May 27, 6:15 PM EDT · From $25.38

    Opens Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes May 27, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

  • Race 2 - Webster Park - Parkview Lodge

    Wed, Jun 24, 6:15 PM EDT · From $25.38

    Opens Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Jun 24, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

+ 2 more options

  • Race 3 - Mendon Ponds Park - Hopkins Point

    Wed, Jul 22, 6:15 PM EDT · From $25.38

    Opens Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Jul 22, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

  • Race 4 - Black Creek Park - Woodside Lodge

    Wed, Aug 19, 6:15 PM EDT · From $25.38

    Opens Feb 19, 2026, 5:00 AM EST · Closes Aug 19, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

The course

  • Trail
  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Dirt Cheap Trail Races

Since 2008, join us for this super-cool, mid-week, low-key, fun trail race highlighting different parks around Monroe County!

Dirt Cheap Trail Race was a brainchild of ours in 2008 right after the stock market crash.  People were in tricky spots financially and we wanted to provide an economical avenue for people to enjoy a unique event in our parks while running or walking.  Dirt Cheap has introduced thousands to our park trail systems and we pride ourselves on bring fun, challenging courses to life for you.

Entry Includes An in-person LIVE event Post-race hot dog cookout Chip timing Live text and email results as you finish (must opt-in when registering) Online Results Downloadable PDF Finisher Certificates Series participants get a custom hat with entry

*NEW - Series Scoring and Awards* - For those in the Series ONLY , we will be doing series scoring.  Best 3 of 4 races by place count. The goal is to do Series awards at the final race (internet service req'd)Overall Male and Female plus Top 2 Male & Female in the following Age Groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 Plus

Series Participants will receive ONE BIB for the entire Series. We will offer concierge service after each race so you don't risk losing your bib for the next race.  We will hold it and bring it to the next race for you.  Use this Service!!  Otherwise it costs $5 Bib replacement fee.

PLUS Race Logoed Tee available to order for Series Participants until May 27th - $15. The shirt will be printed after Race 1 and become available for distribution at Race 2.

The shirts will be handed out starting at Race 2

By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.

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