Dirty Dash 10K and Half Marathon Review

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Lisa Keane

Dirty Dash 10K and Half Marathon

Summary

Same great trail series, brand new race! Well marked trail figure 8 thru South Chagrin Reservation - choose 1 loop or 2 for a very technical & beautiful run. Main aid station seen 3 times on course & hot lunch after. Nice swag and overall AG awards

Posted Apr 18, 2026

Pros

Good communication
Easy directions
Ample free parking near the start / finish
Organized packet pick up
Covered pavilion
Chip timing
Well marked course
Scenic views
Hot lunch
Swag options
Finishers medal for all athletes
Overall / age group awards

Cons

2 permanent Porta Johns

Good communication, easy directions, and ample free parking near the start / finish.
Organized packet pick up under an outdoor pavilion with extra tables for staging.
2 permanent Porto John’s on site
Chip timing on a well marked course of mostly single track with all the rocks, roots, tree obstacles, stairs, water crossings, mud, and tons of elevation! Beautiful forest views as well as creeks and waterfalls.
Hot lunch post race
Swag options and finishers medal for all athletes
Overall and age group awards 3 deep in 5 year increments