Deer Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Distance
- Deer Trail Run 5K · Deer Trail Run 10K · Deer Trail Run Half-Marathon & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to Alpine Trail Race Series Season 3 (ATRS 3.0)
Race Course:
Join us and enjoy one of the most beautiful off-road trails in Cincinnati. Mt. Airy Forest, with nearly 1,500 acres, it's the largest park in Cincinnati's park with a lot of trails system to explore.
5K Race Route
10K Race Route
Half-marathon (2 loops of 10K Route0
30K (3 loops of 10K route)
Note: We retain the right to change the race route as deemed necessary
Race Information:
The race starts at 9:00 AM.
BIB pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race start.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
Themed Races - All of our 5K runs and 10K runs have a fun theme.
Trail Running Series Awards - All runners will receive series points towards yearly series awards. Plus international TRAVEL opportunity for the series winners, male and female. DETAILS CLICK HERE!
For Everyone - Runners and walkers are welcome.
Finisher Medal - All finishers will receive one of our fun-themed finisher medals.
Finisher T-shirt - Half-Marathon and 30k receive a finisher t-shirt. For others, it will be available for purchase. ( Since we order custom t-shirts, we require 12 business days' advance signup to receive the t-shirts on the race day. Anything under 12 business days, t-shirts will be shipped after the race day.
Costume - It is not required to wear a costume, but it is encouraged.
Best Costume Award - We give out the best costume awards at every live race.
Small Race - Get to know other runners and walkers in your area.
Transfer - If you miss the race, you can transfer to another one of our races.
Monthly Races - Most races are held every month in Cincinnati.
Discount - To Promote Trail running among youths, we Offer 15% discount for anyone who is under 20.
Course Time Limit:
5 HOURS
Race Rules:
Entry fees are non-refundable, with no exceptions.
We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances.
No dogs on the course.
Walkers are always welcome.
ATRS Rules Regulations
The ATR Live Race Series runs yearly from March 1 to October 31. All participants are automatically enrolled in the series once they complete an ATR qualifying race. Qualifying races are any race events hosted by ATR and say they are part of the series. Points will be awarded in each age category, male and female, for each qualifying race. Only the top 3 participants with the most points for each age category, male and female, at the end of the series, will receive a series award. Points are awarded based on the table below. There will not be any ties. All times are based on gun times. Awards will be mailed out on December 1st.
Live Race Point Chart:
1st place = 20 points
2nd place = 18 points
3rd place = 16 points
4th place = 14 points
5th place = 12 points
6th place = 10 points
7th place = 8 points
8th place = 6 points
9th place = 4 points
10th place = 2 points
Participation Points = 2 points
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cheviot, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cincinnati, OH
Population
3,998
as of 2023
Elevation
501 ft
Nearest Airport
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Deer Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Deer Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon
- Date
- August 29, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Deer Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon?
- Deer Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon is a running race held in Cincinnati, Ohio on August 29, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Deer Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio at 1010 Trail Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Deer Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Deer Trail Run 5K/10K/Half-Marathon
Aug 29, 2026