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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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About this race
Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Stage Race
A Trail Running Stage Race Over 3 Days
Race Distance Options
- 3 Mile Trail Run: 3 Mile Pond Road (Headlamps req'd if racing in the dark)
- 5.5 Mile Trail Run: 5.5 Mile Devils Bathtub, with the infamous stair climb finish.
- 11 Mile Trail Run: The 11 Mile EPIC Stage
Race Schedule
- Stage #1: Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00-6:00 pm Start
- Stage #2: Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00 am Start
- Stage #3: Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:00 am Start
Important Note
A participant cap may be implemented at any time.
Early Start
Available and recommended Sunday at 7:00 am, 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 Information
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
Included With Registration
- Timing: Post-race food after each stage.
- Custom Mug: To the first 200 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!
Disclaimer
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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