Powder Keg Trail Run
Dirt Days Trail Series - Powder Keg
Saturday, August 22, 2026, starting at 9:00 am at Carter Park, Deerfield Township.
The Powder Keg is a perennial favorite within the Dirt Days Trail Series. Explore the many trails of Carter Park, located behind the Historic Kings Mansion. The course is designed to be fun and challenging, featuring a loop that leads down towards the Little Miami River. You'll follow the river on the old abandoned King Road, explore an old dam, and ascend the "Stairway to Heaven." The official race distance is listed as 3.5 miles, but 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 and The Arts Alliance. Plenty of FREE parking is available at the adjacent school.
Benefit: 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. Take I-71 to the Kings Mills Exit. Go East past Columbia. Kings Mills turns into King Ave. The Mansion is on the Left. Google: 1720 King Ave, Kings Mills, OH 45034 to get directions from your location. GPS Coordinates: 39.358236, -84.246142. Ample Free parking at Kings Elementary next door.
The Course: The scenic course explores the trails of the Historic Kings Mansion. It will be fun and challenging, with a loop near the Little Miami River. You'll follow the old abandoned King Road, explore an old dam, and make your ascent to the top via a series of steps. Then, you will explore the north side of the park trails, follow around some ball fields, and finish with a final push to the finish line. Race distance is listed as 3.5 miles, but your mileage may vary.
Run Divisions: 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: Men & Women: 29/under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over.
Individual Event Awards: Awards will be given to the overall male and female runner and walker. Age group awards will also be presented immediately after the race based on the divisions listed above. Randomly drawn door prizes will be awarded. 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 ensure you get the size you want.
Amenities: A variety of treats will be provided.
Registration Fee: $23.50. Online registration only. Kids 14 and under receive a $5 discount at checkout. A season pass for the entire Dirt Days Trail Series is also available, covering all eight events.
Race Day Registration and Packet Pick up: There is no early packet pick up. Check-in on race day is from 7:30 am through 8:45 am. There is no paper registration; sign up online prior to coming or use your mobile phone.
This is the sixth leg of the Dirt Days Trail Series.