Dirt Days Trail Series - West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run at Shawnee Lookout

Dirt Days Trail Series - Shawnee Lookout "West-Side-Best-Side" Trail Run

Date and Time

Sunday, October 18, 2026, 9:00 am

Location

Shawnee Lookout Hamilton County Park

Important Notice

DATE IS TENTATIVE PENDING PARK APPROVAL

About Shawnee Lookout

• Location: Shawnee Lookout is located at the Southwest corner of Hamilton County and is perched above the confluence of the Great Miami and Ohio Rivers.
• Attractions: It is well known for its historical Spring house School and Log Cabin and Native American archaeological earthworks.
• Trails: The park's nature trails offer spectacular views of the Ohio River and Great Miami River valleys.
• Facilities: The park also features picnic areas, a playground, and boat access to the Great Miami River.

The Course

• Start/Finish: Begins and ends at the Waterhole Meadow Shelter.
• Route: Combines the two lollipop loops of the Blue Jacket and Little Turtle nature trails.
• Distance: Course is approximately 3.44 miles / 5.54 km.
• Views: Offers breathtaking views of the river valley below.

Individual Event Awards

• Awards: Age-graded awards will be given.
• Prizes: Randomly drawn door prizes.
• Eligibility: You must be present to win any random drawing.
• Policy: Cannot accept awards for someone else, so stick around!

T-Shirts

• Availability: Dirt Day Trail series Tech shirts are being sold by Fleet Feet.
• Price: Shirts are $20 each while supplies last.
• Purchase: They should be available for purchase at the race.

Amenities

• Treats: We will have a variety of treats for you.
• Activities: If the weather is nice, stick around and toss a frisbee in the meadow.
• Celebration: Celebrate life with fellow participants!

Registration Fee

• Cost: Registration Fee is $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.
• Online Registration: Available up to and including race day.

Race Day Pick Up

There is no early packet pick up for this event. Check-in on race day is from 7:30 am through 8:45 am. Race day registration is online only. Register at home or at the race via mobile.

The Dirt Days Trail Series

This is the final leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series. Last chance to earn points and improve your position in the Series Standings.

Directions

• Location: Google: 2008 Lawrenceberg Road, North Bend, OH 45052 to get directions from your location.
• GPS Coordinates: 39.125735, -84.789217 to the shelter.

Park Pass

You may be asked to show a valid park pass when entering the park. Daily passes are available.

Website

Link to Shawnee Lookout Web Page

Race Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Dirt Days Trail Series - West Side, Best Side 5K Trail Run.