Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Powder Keg Trail Run

Kings Mills, OH

Registration openAnnual since at least 2014

3.5 Miles

About the Powder Keg Trail Run

The course runs through Carter Park, behind an old mansion on King Avenue. From there it drops down toward the Little Miami River, follows the river along an abandoned road, passes an old dam, then climbs a long staircase back up. After that the route winds through the north side of the park, past some ball fields, and pushes to the finish. Expect honest trail terrain throughout.

Check-in opens on race morning and runs until shortly before the start. There is no early packet pickup, so plan to arrive with time to spare. Parking is free at the elementary school next door to the park.

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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.

3.5 Miles · 2025 results

95finishers

24:37winner

41:08median

1:19:27cutoff

Top 3: Jimmy Chisholm (24:37) · Jordan Crouch (28:49) · Conal Roche (30:12)

The Powder Keg Trail Run 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.

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Median

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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

3.5 Miles8/22/2026 09:00$24

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Common Questions About the Powder Keg Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Powder Keg Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.5 Miles field finished slower than 41:08, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:19:27, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Powder Keg Trail Run a good first 3.5 Miles?

It is a small race (95 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Powder Keg Trail Run?

The 3.5 Miles winner ran 24:37 while the median finisher took 41:08. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.