3/29/2025

Flirt With Dirt Half Marathon And 10K

Brecksville, Ohio

Half Marathon

Josh Keane:

Finish Time:  2:27:53

Overall Place:  32nd Place / 76

Division Place:  2nd Place / 5

Lisa Keane

Finish Time:  2:35:56

Overall Place :  46th Place / 76

Division Place:  1st Place / 3

Terri Bednar

Finish Time:  2:43:21

Overall Place:  54th Place / 76

Division Place:  3rd Place / 3

10K

Mike Williams

Finish Time:  1:11:05

Overall Place:  61st Place / 138

Division Place:  3rd Place / 9

Brittany Kiehl volunteered for packet pick up duties.

Race Recap By Josh Keane:

We definitely got to flirt with the dirt! This course was challenging with a lot of elevation changes, tough muddy sections, beautiful views and a lot of dirt! The 2025 Flirt with Dirt 10k and Half Marathon was a great race. Part of the Dirty Trail Series and very well supported. Team ER definitely showed up and performed well. I was fortunate enough to pull out a 2nd place in my age group. We will likely do this one again.

Race Recap By Lisa Keane:

The 3rd of 8 in the Dirty Trail Series – this one is my favorite so far!
Great communication and super organized makes for easy directions and packet pick up.
Ample, free parking near the start / finish.
Outdoor event with a picnic shelter and 2 permanent outhouses. Port a John’s not permitted by the park so plan ahead for your start!
Choose your distance with 1 lap or 2, this course has a little bit of everything!
Paved bike path, mud, rocks, roots, a couple of water crossings, and tree obstacle! ….and don’t forget the HILLS! I chose the half and earned almost 1500’ of elevation.
The course is well marked with a handful of road and water crossings.
One aid station on course and a second at the start / finish line. Hot soup, sweet & salty snacks, and hydration available.
All athletes get a finishers medal and can choose a plush hoodie or new running socks.
Top 3 overall & age group winners get a nice pin for their ribbon.
I was super nervous about my foot doing this distance on trail and was pleasantly surprised to get 1st place in my age group!

Race Recap By Terri Bednar:

Great race, technical and lots of hills and variety. So much fun! Race was well organized and I would do it again. Met some very nice people on the course.