Dirt Cheap Stage Race presented by Darn Tough Vermont - Stage 1 - Pond Road Time Trial
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Distance
3 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
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! Darn Tough Vermont Socks to the first 250 SERIES 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.
Typical conditions
For events around November 2026 in Mendon, NY, United States: Typical autumn conditions in this region — conditions can change quickly; confirm race-day guidance on the official page.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Mendon, NY, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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Also in this race
- Nov 13, 2026 · 11:00 PM
- Nov 13, 2026 · 11:00 PM (this one)
- Nov 14, 2026 · 4:00 PM
- Nov 15, 2026 · 2:00 PM
