About the Dirt Cheap Stage Race
This is a trail stage race spread across three consecutive days, each stage its own distinct run through Mendon's woods and terrain. The opening stage goes out at dusk, headlamps likely required. The middle day features a notorious stair climb finish at Devils Bathtub. The final stage is the longest and most demanding of the three, with an early start option for those who earned it based on earlier results.
Packet pickup is strongly encouraged at Fleet Feet at The Armory in Rochester before the event begins. On-site pickup is available each morning but the windows close quickly, so showing up early matters. Parking is assigned by day to specific lots within the park, and roadside parking is not allowed. Post-race food follows each stage.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5.5 Miles · 2025 results
262finishers
32:08winner
53:53median
1:46:12cutoff
Top 3: Zachary Deng (32:08) · Kyle Dacey (33:17) · Ian Crowley-Perry (35:11)
3 Miles · 2025 results
254finishers
24:07winner
39:34median
1:18:30cutoff
Top 3: Kyle Dacey (24:07) · Ian Crowley-Perry (24:48) · Killian Simonson (25:27)
11 Miles · 2025 results
235finishers
1:21:14winner
2:10:22median
3:49:01cutoff
Top 3: Kyle Dacey (1:21:14) · Ian Crowley-Perry (1:22:48) · Jeffrey Ingraham (1:22:52)
The Dirt Cheap Stage Race has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
19.6 Miles11/13/2026 17:00$85
3 Miles11/13/2026 17:00$25
5.5 Miles11/14/2026 10:00$30
11 Miles11/15/2026 08:00$35
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