Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Carter Park, Kings Mills OH
About this race
The Powder Keg is a perennial favorite. Explore the many trails of Carter Park which is behind the Historic Kings Mansion. The course will be fun and challenging. You will do a loop that will take you down near the Little Miami River. Follow along the river on the old abandoned King Road. Explore an old dam. Climb the "Stairway to Heaven." Race distance is listed as 3.5 miles. However, your mileage may vary. This is the sixth event of the Dirt Days Trail Series.
The Powder Keg 5K Trail Race is presented by:
Parking: Plenty of FREE parking is available at the school adjacent to the park.
Carter Park is located behind the old Kings Mansion on King Avenue just North of Kings Island. Carter Park Web Page
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
GPS Coordinates: 39.358236, -84.246142
Run - 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 - Men & Women 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over
Powder Keg T-shirts (Short Sleeved) are available for $12 while supplies last. Sign up early if you know you want one to be sure to get the size that you want.
We will have a variety of treats for you.
There is no early packet pick up for this event. Check in on day of race is from 7:30 am through 8:45 am. There is no paper registration. Sign up online prior to coming or you can sign up with your mobile phone.
This is the sixth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.
For additional details and registration, visit the official race page.
Hit the trails ready
The traction, hydration, and lighting the trail calls for.


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