Powder Keg Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Dirt Days Trail Series - Powder Keg

📅 Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00 am

📍 Carter Park, Deerfield Township

Description:

• Event: The Powder Keg is a perennial favorite.
• Course: Explore the many trails of Carter Park behind the Historic Kings Mansion.
• Challenge: The course will be fun and challenging.
• Distance: Race distance is listed as 3.5 miles: however, your mileage may vary.

Presented by:

• Partners: The Powder Keg 5K Trail Race is presented by Deerfield Township and The Arts Alliance.
• Parking: Plenty of FREE parking is available at the school adjacent to the park.

Benefit:

• Support: A portion of the proceeds benefit The Arts Alliance toward future arts programming.

Location:

• Park: Carter Park is located behind the old Kings Mansion on King Avenue just North of Kings Island.
• Directions: I-71 to Kings Mills Exit. Go East past Columbia: Kings Mills turns into King Ave. Mansion is on the Left.
• Google Maps: 1720 King Ave, Kings Mills, OH 45034 for directions from your location.
• GPS: 39.358236, -84.246142

The Course:

• Overview: Scenic course explores the trails of the Historic Kings Mansion.
• Path: Course will take you down near the Little Miami River along the old abandoned King Road.
• Highlights: Explore an old dam, climb the "Stairway to Heaven", and navigate north side of the park trails.
• Distance: Race distance is 3.5 miles, though mileage may vary.

Run Divisions:

• Categories: 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:

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

Awards:

• Recognition: Awards to overall male and female runner and walker, with age group awards available.
• Presentation: Age Group awards will be presented immediately after the race.
• Prizes: Randomly drawn door prizes: must be present to win.

T-Shirts:

• Availability: Powder Keg T-shirts (Short Sleeved) for $12 while supplies last.

Amenities:

• Treats: A variety of treats will be available.

Registration Fee:

• Cost: $23.50 for online registration only.
• Discount: Kids 14 and under receive a $5 discount at checkout.
• Season Pass: A season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series is available: More information.
• Registration: Online registration open until race time.

Race Day Registration:

• Check-In: Check in on race day from 7:30 am through 8:45 am: no early packet pick up.
• Registration: No paper registration: sign up online or via mobile phone.

The Dirt Days Trail Series:

• Event: This is the sixth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.

For more details, visit the event page at Powder Keg Trail Run.