2026 Schedule Posted:
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Celebrating Over 25 years
Ohio's official Mountain Bike Championship Race Series since 2000
Explore OMBC race opportunities
MTB Races
MO Gritty
50/30
March 14, 2026
Mohican Adventures
This gravel race offers 30- or 50-mile routes through Mohican Memorial Forest, with OMBC points for all racers.
Mohican State
Park
April 11, 2026
Mohican Adventures
A self-supported race for novice, sport, and expert riders, starting at Mohican Adventures and winding through scenic Mohican State Park.
Challenge at Mountwood
April 26, 2026
Mountwood Park
Test your early-season fitness on flowing trails that rip through valleys, ravines, and ridge tops around Mountwood’s 50-acre lake.
Mohican 100
MTB Race
May 16, 2026
Mohican State Park
Ride side-by-side with top pros on a legendary ultra-endurance loop through Mohican Memorial Forest, northeastern Ohio.
Reign of
Pain
June 27, 2026
Dover, Ohio
Ohio’s most diverse cross-country course, featuring narrow singletrack, exposed roots, tire-chewing rocks, and steep climbs.
6 Hours of John Bryan
July 19, 2026
John Bryan State Park
MVMBA’s most popular race offers multiple categories for all levels—get ready for six hours of pedaling.
Hueston Woods 6 Hour
August 9, 2025
Hueston Woods
Set in southwestern Ohio, this six-hour race tests your legs on winding trails through Hueston Woods State Park.
MoMBA XC
Classic
August 23, 2026
Five Rivers Metroparks
A longtime favorite race stop in Dayton with fast, flowing singletrack built for speed and fun.
East Fork 6 Hour Race
September 12, 2026
East Fork State Park
Located in Batavia, Ohio, this massive state park offers riders of all skill levels six hours of racing on a fun, fast course.
Tecumseh's Revenge
October 4, 2026
Scioto Trails State Park
Speedy downhills, lung-busting climbs, and singletrack that keeps you guessing.
Hootenanny
100
October 17, 2026
Chauncey Trailhead
Race brand-new flow trails at Bailey’s in Wayne National Forest—100K or 50 miles of roller-coaster speed and bluegrass vibes at Ohio’s fastest ultra.
OMBC Championship
October 24, 2026
Mohican State Park
This race wraps up the OMBC season with a fan-favorite 24-mile singletrack loop through Mohican State Forest, home of the Mohican MTB 100.
Mohican Trail Run
May 30 - May 31, 2026
For over 35 years, The Mohican Trail 100 Mile Run, often referred to as the MO 100, is one of the nation’s premier ultra-marathons. Home of the first ever USATF Ultra Running Championship in 2005, Mohican is reportedly the fifth oldest ultra-running race in the United States and perhaps the longest continual ultra-running race. This is NOT an OMBC points race.
Bailey's Dirt Fondo
TBA for 2026
Adopted from a traditional Italian “Gran Fondo”, Bailey's Dirt Fondo features four courses on the Bailey's Trail System ranging from a 5-mile Family Ride to a 41-mile Black Diamond course followed by post-race family-friendly fun. This is NOT an OMBC points race. 100% of the race entry proceeds benefit the Bailey's Trail System. This is a trail to experience.
About OMBC
Since its founding in 1998 as the Mid Ohio Mountain Bike Championship becoming the Ohio Mountain Bike Championship Series (OMBC) in 2000, OMBC has provided riders of all levels a friendly and challenging competition. Using the most popular trails throughout Ohio, riders of all ages and skill levels experience varying degrees of difficulty in their pursuit of personal records and the podium.
What racers say about OMBC
"I just wanted to get a quick note to say thank you and your team for putting on an incredible event. I have NEVER been to such a well-supported race ever."
Adrian F."Excellent aid stations, wonderful volunteers, excellent trail markings (signs, road paint and plastic tape). Very well-organized. Great post race vibe. At 15 years, they have dialed in this race."
Jeremy J."First ride down at Baileys Trail System - awesome machine cut flow trails - like riding a rollercoaster through the woods!"
Chris H."Thanks for the grand adventure."
Anna R."I just wanted to get a quick note to say thank you and your team for putting on an incredible event. I have NEVER been to such a well-supported race ever."
Adrian F."Excellent aid stations, wonderful volunteers, excellent trail markings (signs, road paint and plastic tape). Very well-organized. Great post race vibe. At 15 years, they have dialed in this race."
Jeremy J.
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