Celebrating 25 years

Ohio's official Mountain Bike Championship Race Series since 2000



Register once. Race all season.

new for 2025

You can register for seven of the eight OMBC Series points races. The Mohican MTB 100 will remain a separate registration due to size and scale of the race. Save yourself time and money...and dial in your season commitment to break PRs.

Explore OMBC race opportunities

MTB Races

MO Gritty

50/30

March 22, 2025

Mohican Adventures


This gravel race offers riders a 50-mile or 30-mile route through Mohican Memorial Forest. All racers earn OMBC points.

Mohican State

Park

April 19, 2025

Mohican Adventures


A self-supported race for novice, sport, and expert riders that begins at Mohican Adventures and winds through Mohican State Park.

Mohican 100

MTB Race

May 17, 2025

Mohican State Park


Go pedal-to-pedal with top pros on this legendary ultra-endurance loop in Northeastern Ohio. Shorter courses are offered along with six aid stations.

Chauncey

Challenge

June 22, 2025

Bailey's Trail System


Ride the machine-built flowy trails of the Bailey's Trail System within Wayne National Forest tailored to beginner through expert mountain bikers.

Dillon Rocks

August 10, 2025

Dillon State Park


Not a lot of climbing, but you will encounter winding switchbacks after the field loop, rock gardens, and a few other fast or technical sections to keep you honest.

Race to the Hills

September 7, 2025

Lake Hope State Park


A favorite stop and one of the largest races on the OMBC Race Series circuit because of its fast, flowing singletrack through Lake Hope.

Tecumseh's Revenge

October 5, 2025

Scioto Trails State Park


Entering its 10th year, this race delivers speedy downhills and lung-busting climbs. The newly-built singletrack keeps you guessing at every turn.

OMBC Championship

October 25, 2025

Mohican State Park


This race concludes the OMBC season with racers' favorite 24-mile singletrack loop through Mohican State Forest - home to the popular Mohican MTB 100.

Mohican Trail Run


May 30 - June 1, 2025

For 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


September 27, 2025

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.

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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