Powder Keg Trail Run

Dirt Days Trail Series - Powder Keg

Saturday, August 22, 2026 9:00 am

Carter Park, Deerfield Township

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:

• Deerfield Township: Visit here
• The Arts Alliance: Visit here

Parking: Plenty of FREE parking is available at the school adjacent to the park.

Benefit

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

Location

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

The Course

• Scenic Course: Explores the trails of the Historic Kings Mansion. The course will be fun and challenging.
• Loop Description: You will do a loop that will take you down near the Little Miami River.
• Follow the River: Follow along the river on the old abandoned King Road and explore an old dam.
• Final Sections: Make your ascent to the top via a series of steps, then explore the north side of the park trails.

Run Divisions

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 Divisions

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

Awards

• Individual Event Awards: Awards to overall male and female runner and walker.
• Age Group Awards: There are age group awards for this event, presented immediately after the race based on the above divisions.
• Door Prizes: Randomly drawn door prizes. You must be present to win any random drawing.

T-Shirts

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.

Amenities

We will have a variety of treats for you.

Registration Fee

• Cost: Registration Fee: $23.50. Online registration only.
• Discount: Kids 14 and under will receive a $5 discount at checkout.
• Season Pass: We offer a season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series. More information.
• Registration Availability: You may register online up to race time.

Race Day Registration and Pick Up

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.

The Dirt Days Trail Series

This is the sixth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.

More Information

For additional details and registration, visit the official race page.