Cedar Hill State Park
The Merrell Down & Dirty presented by Subaru visits Dallas at Cedar Hill State Park on June 2, 2013! Here you will find course info, race day details, packet pickup info, and much more!
Registration Information
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Online Registration will close on May 30th at 6pm PST
| 5K | 10K | |
| March 25th-May 12th | $55 | $65 |
| May 13th-May 26th | $60 | $70 |
| May 27th-May 30th | $65 | $75 |
| Race Day* | $70 | $80 |
*Provided the event is not sold out
Day of Race Details
Packet Pick-up Opens |
6:00 AM |
10K Start #1 |
7:00 AM |
Expo Open |
8:00 AM |
5K Start #1 |
8:00 AM |
5K Start #2 |
8:30 AM |
10K Award Ceremony |
8:30 AM |
Pull-up Contest |
8:45 AM |
Packet Pickup Closes |
9:45 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 100-yard Dash Start |
9:45 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell: 1 Mile Race Start |
10:00 AM |
5K Award Ceremony |
10:15 AM |
Adventure Kids presented by Paul Mitchell Award Ceremony (Mile Race Only) |
10:30 AM |
Expo Close |
11:30 AM |
Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup Details Coming Soon
Parking Info
Parking Info Coming Soon
Course Information
5K Course Description
Mile 1
Runners will begin on a short stretch of pavement with a gradual hill for warm-up. After turning right and running over the high grass ridgeline, athletes will pick up the main park fire road and begin the wide, up and down hills.
Mile 2
After a ¼ mile, the 5k runners will make a u-turn after the obstacles and return back via the fire road. They will then make a detour into the Cedar Hills woods and enjoy some alternate terrain. 10k runners will trek on through the winding hills of Cedar Hill Start Park.
Mile 3
10k runners will run next to the open grasslands while they make a 1 mile loop around the halfway point. Staying on course will be no problem with the wide cut trails and the tall prairie grass on either side. 5k runners will have hit the last mile and the home stretch. Here you will run through the picnic areas, water crossings and final obstacles before you reach the Finish Line!
10K Course Description
Mile 1
Runners will begin on a short stretch of pavement with a gradual hill for warm-up. After turning right and running over the high grass ridgeline, athletes will pick up the main park fire road and begin the wide, up and down hills. athletes will pick up the main park fire road and begin the wide, up and down hills.
Mile 2
After a ¼ mile, the 5k runners will make a u-turn after the obstacles and return back via the fire road. They will then make a detour into the Cedar Hills woods and enjoy some alternate terrain. 10k runners will trek on through the winding hills of Cedar Hill Start Park.
Mile 3
10k runners will run next to the open grasslands while they make a 1 mile loop around the halfway point. Staying on course will be no problem with the wide cut trails and the tall prairie grass on either side.
Mile 4
Shortly after rejoining your fellow runners, those of you on the way back will jump off the main trail and explore the shadier trails.
Mile 5
As you continue your way back to the finish, you will be running against runners still heading to the halfway point, be sure to cheer them on. Be sure to turn left at the top of the hill and duck back into the forest to find more scenic trails.
Mile 6
You’ve hit the home stretch, just over 1 mile to go! You’ll start heading toward the water and pic nic areas of the park. Here’s where all the water at. In the midst of obstacles and water crossings, your right at the finish line to enjoy your accomplishment.
Please use “Cedar Hill State Park” as the destination when getting to the park via SmartPhone. Using the park’s physical address will lead you the wrong way. Or, follow the easy directions below!
From Dallas
- Take I-35E South/US-77 South towards Waco. Keep Right to take US-67 via Exit 423A toward Cleburne.
- Continue on US-67 until you reach the exit for FM-1382/Grand Prarie/De Soto.
- Take that exit and then make a right onto FM-1382. Follow FM 1382 for 2.6 miles until you reach the entrance to Cedar Hills State Park on your left.
- Once inside the park, make your first left and follow parking signs and volunteers until your reach the parking area. The main event site will be a short walk from the parking area.
Lodging Information
1419 N. U.S. Highway 67, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Call 972-291-0008 to book your room and mention “Merrell Down & Dirty” to receive special rates!
1439 N. U.S. Highway 67, Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Call 972-299-0100 to book your room. Mention “Down & Dirty” to receive special rates! You must book your room before May 2nd to receive the special rates!