Dirt Cheap Stage Race
Dirt Cheap Stage Race is a trail running and running race on November 13–15, 2026 in Mendon, NY, with entry fees from $25 to $85.
- Date
- November 13–15, 2026 (113 days to go)
- Location
- Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, NY
- Price
- $25–$85
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Fleet Feet Dirt Cheap Stage Race
A Trail Running Stage Race Over 3 Days
3 Mile Trail Run / 5.5 Mile Trail Run / 11 Mile Trail Run
STAGE #1 - Friday, November 13, 2026, at 5:00-6:00pm Start - 3 Mile Pond Road (Headlamps req'd if racing in the dark)
STAGE #2 - Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 10:00am Start - 5.5 Mile Devils Bathtub, with the infamous stair climb finish.
STAGE #3 - Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:00am Start - The 11 Mile EPIC Stage
Please Note: A participant cap may be implemented at any time
Early Start available and recommended Sunday at 7:00am, based on results from Friday night's race and at the race directors' discretion. We will notify participants on Saturday at Devil's Bathtub (and via email) of their early start status.
Parking will be available at ONLY the following locations on the days listed. No roadside parking will be permitted!
Friday: Horse Trailer Parking Lot (corner of Pond Rd & Douglas Rd), Lookout/Algonkian/Devil's Bathtub Shelters.
Saturday: Devil's Bathtub, Algonkian Shelter
Sunday: Beach Lot
Includes:
Timing along with post-race food after each stage.
A custom mug to the first 200 registrants!
Hoodie to all FINISHERS of the entire Stage Race (Yes - all 3 stages). - Hoodie sizing is guaranteed only if registered by 10/25/26!
By registering for this event you are acknowledging that the date, time, location, and distance of the race may be changed, switched to virtual, or canceled at any time as deemed necessary by the Race Directors due to circumstances beyond their control. In the event that any of these scenarios happens or any other scenario, there will be no refunds, transfers, or deferrals allowed unless otherwise stated.
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
50°
Typical Low
33°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Victor 2nw, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mendon, NY
City Elevation
616 ft
Nearest Airport
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Dirt Cheap Stage Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
113
Days to train
- Race
- Dirt Cheap Stage Race
- Date
- November 13–15, 2026
- Location
- Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, NY
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Dirt Cheap Stage Race
Nov 13, 2026