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Friday, November 13th, 2026
Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon NY
5K · 1 Mile
34–48°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
35–43°F
rain
2024
30–43°F
dry
2023
29–48°F
rain
2022
33–41°F
rain
2021
38–48°F
dry
2020
33–50°F
dry
2019
10–24°F
dry
2018
30–40°F
rain
2017
33–43°F
dry
2016
40–55°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
34°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Stage Race
A Trail Running Stage Race Over 3 Days
3 Mile Trail Run / 5.5 Mile Trail Run / 11 Mile Trail Run
STAGE #1 - Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00-6:00pm Start - 3 Mile Pond Road (Headlamps req'd if racing in the dark)
STAGE #2 - Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00am Start - 5.5 Mile Devils Bathtub, with the infamous stair climb finish.
STAGE #3 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:00am Start - The 11 Mile EPIC Stage
Please Note: A participant cap may be implemented at any time
Early Start available and recommended Sunday at 7:00am, based on results from Friday night's race and at the race directors' discretion. We will notify participants on Saturday at Devil's Bathtub (and via email) of their early start status.
Parking will be available at ONLY the following locations on the days listed. No roadside parking will be permitted!
Friday: Horse Trailer Parking Lot (corner of Pond Rd & Douglas Rd), Lookout/Algonkian/Devil's Bathtub Shelters.
Saturday: Devil's Bathtub, Algonkian Shelter
Sunday: Beach Lot
Includes:
Timing along with post-race food after each stage.
A custom mug to the first 200 registrants!
Darn Tough Vermont Socks to the first 250 SERIES registrants
Hoodie to all FINISHERS of the entire Stage Race (Yes - all 3 stages). - Hoodie sizing is guaranteed only if registered by 10/25/26!
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 or any other scenario, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
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