Summer & Fall Trail Running Series

Adventure Running Team

Trail runner with hydration pack

Whether you want to begin trail running and don’t know where to start or you are a runner used to pounding pavement and are looking to try new terrain, we are here to help! Our Beginner Trail Running Series is designed to take participants through a trail running program until they can ultimately build up to running a full 5K or 5.6 mile run.

Summer Trail Running Series

Train on the East Side

Nothing better than the East Side? Come find out with Great Parks! Join an Adventure Outpost trail runner as they guide you through 8 weeks of trail running training! These 15 training sessions will have you run through some of the East Side's best parks: Withrow Nature Preserve, Woodland Mound, Sharon Woods, Winton Woods, Glenwood Gardens, and Otto Armleder Memorial Park!

These sessions will culminate in running the East Fork State Park 5.6 miler as a team.

When

Tuesdays/Thursdays, June 6- July 27th, 4:30-6:00pm
Race Day:  East Fork SP Trail Run 5.6 Miler -  July 30th, 2023 

Where

Locations vary - see registration confirmation for training plan

Cost

$50 per person

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Fall Trail Running Series

Train on the West Side

Is the West Side really the best side? Come find out with Great Parks! Join an Adventure Outpost trail runner as they guide you through 8 weeks of trail running training. These 16 training sessions will have you touring Cincinnati's West Side parks: Mitchell Memorial Forest, Fernbank Park, Embshoff Woods, Winton Woods, Shawnee Lookout, and Miami Whitewater Forest.

This session will culminate in running the West Side Best Side 5k as a team.

When

Tuesdays/Thursdays, August 22- October 12, 4:30-5:30pm
Race Day: West Side Best Side 5k October 15th, 2023  

Where

Locations vary - see registration confirmation for training plan

Cost

$50 per person

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  • Details
    • Registration is for all training dates in the selected series, regardless of attendance. Includes the race entry fee, race day support, team tech shirt, and a Wilderness First Aid Certified running guide.
    • Team capacity is capped at 15 runners per session (14+, minors must be accompanied by a registered adult)
    • Our program is intended to be a beginner-friendly introduction to Trail Running. We will increase mileage from week to week, before tapering as we get closer to Race Day. Group Pace goal will be approximately 10-12 minute miles.

  • Registration Benefits
    • Race Day support from the Adventure Outpost Team.
    • Pre- and Post-Race meeting area – a supervised spot to leave personal belongings.
    • Post-race celebration at the Adventure Outpost meeting area with non-alcoholic beverages, treats, and more.
    • Race Registration for the end of series Trail Run.
    • A Great Parks Trail Running Team tech shirt.
    • Weekly emails to keep you up to date on the latest happenings for the group.
    • Training routes led by a Great Parks of Hamilton County staff trail runner, certified in Wilderness First Aid, carrying a first aid kit and emergency beacon.