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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov 13, 2026 | ||||
| Dirt Cheap Stage Race Series | Other | Nov 13, 20265:00 PM | $95$105 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| Stage 1 - Pond Road Time Trial | 5K | Nov 13, 20265:00 PM | $30$35 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| Saturday, Nov 14, 2026 | ||||
| Stage 2 - Devil's Bathtub 5 Mile | Other | Nov 14, 202610:00 AM | $35$38 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
| Sunday, Nov 15, 2026 | ||||
| Stage 3 - The Epic Stage 11 Mile | Other | Nov 15, 20268:00 AM | $38$41 after Oct 7, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $105 on Oct 7, 2026.
Online registration closes Nov 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 39:22, about 12:40 a mile, based on 23 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:52 and men in 34:33.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Dirt Cheap Stage Race Series starts at 5:00 PM. The start sits about 640 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Mendon Ponds Park, Mendon, NY 14472
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (YellowJacket Racing) for Dirt Cheap Stage Race presented by Darn Tough Vermont. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2025 Stage 2 - Devil's Bathtub 5 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 40:41 or better, the top quarter in 46:58, and half the field in 53:53; the last tenth came in after 1:13:43.
At the 2025 Stage 1 - Pond Road Time Trial, the fastest tenth finished in 29:54 or better, the top quarter in 33:53, and half the field in 39:34; the last tenth came in after 58:03.
At the 2025 Stage 3 - The Epic Stage 11 Mile, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:04 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:41, and half the field in 2:10:22; the last tenth came in after 3:03:47.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 37:40 |
| 20-29 | 48:05 | 36:08 |
| 30-39 | 44:24 | 37:54 |
| 40-49 | 47:44 | 39:52 |
| 50-59 | 51:56 | 43:11 |
| 60-69 | 59:36 | 46:58 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 304 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Slower than most New York trail 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:53, against 30:12 in a typical New York trail 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around November 13 the day usually runs from 35°F at dawn to 49°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 61°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Dirt Cheap Stage Race presented by Darn Tough Vermont cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Please plan to attend the Pre-Race Packet Pick-up! There is Packet Pick-up at the race site, but this is EXTREMELY ILL ADVISED to wait until race day. Pre-Race Packet Pick-up will be available: Thursday, November 12 from 10am-6pm at Fleet…
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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