Mohican MTB 100

OMBC Series #3

Criss-Cross three counties on a single loop, climb 10,000 feet, and go pedal-to-pedal with top pros on this legendary ultra-endurance loop in Northeastern Ohio. The Mohican 100 features 100 mile, 100-kilometer, and 50k options with six fully stocked aid stations.

Race Start

5/17/2025 7:00 a.m.

Location

Loudonville, Ohio 44842

Packet pickup

Mohican Adventures

FRI 3-9 p.m. & SAT 6-7 a.m.

Mohican MTB 100 logo.

About the MTB 100


For 22 years, the Mohican MTB 100 has attracted riders from all over the world. The race begins in a mass start in downtown Loudonville, Ohio and finishes at Mohican Adventures one mile from downtown. Riders criss-cross three counties along a single loop, climb 10,000 feet, and go pedal-to-pedal with the top pros on this legendary ultra-endurance loop in Northeastern Ohio. The Mohican 100 features both a 100 mile and a 100-kilometer option with six fully stocked aid stations.

Course Maps

Schedule of Events

Friday, May 16

3:00 p.m. -9:00 p.m.

Registration and packet pick up

Saturday, May 17

6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Packet pick-up only (No Registration)

7:00 a.m.

All Races, 100 mile and 100k, mass rolling start with racers released at the city limits

12:00 p.m.

Cub Country BBQ, Dough Pro's Wood Fired Pizza and Great Lakes Brewing open for business

3:00 p.m.

100k All categories and Men’s 100 Mile awards presentation

5:00 p.m.

Singlespeed and Master's 100 Mile awards presentation

6:00 p.m.

Women’s 100 Mile awards presentation

9:00 p.m.

Food and beer vendors close

Race Highlights

Great Lakes Brewing craft beers FREE to racers of legal drinking age.

Race entry includes 6 fully stocked aid stations, Mohican MTB 100 T-shirt, and a custom Mohican MTB 100 beer mug for finishers.

Cub Country BBQ and Dough Pros on-site selling smoked meats and wood-fired pizzas.


Massages may be available post-race for a small charge.

Entry Information

Online registration is best pricing

100 Mile Race

  • $160 pre-entry before November 1, 2024
  • $180 pre-entry before January 1, 2025
  • $190 pre-entry before April 1, 2025
  • $200 pre-entry before May 15, 2025
  • $210 for walk ups on Friday, May 16, 2025


100k Race

  • $140 pre-entry before November 1, 2024
  • $150 pre-entry before January 1, 2025
  • $170 pre-entry before April 1, 2025
  • $180 pre-entry before May 15, 2025
  • $190 for walk-ups on Friday, May 17, 2025


50k race

  • $70 pre-entry before November 1, 2024
  • $80 pre-entry before January 1, 2025
  • $90 pre-entry before April 1, 2025
  • $100 pre-entry before May 15, 2025
  • $110 for walk-ups on Friday, May 16, 2025


Registration prices increase at 11:59 p.m. on the evening of each pre-entry deadline date.

Course Information

Know before you arrive

  • All Race starts, 100 mile, 100k and 50k begin in downtown Loudonville, Ohio beneath a large Mohican MTB100 Banner and ends at Mohican Adventures (about 1 mile from downtown)
  • 100 mile or 100k loops consists of up to 10,000 feet of climbing along mostly singletrack, doubletrack or dirt roads, spanning three counties through some of the most remote and scenic areas in the rolling hills of Mohican Country.
  • Climbs of nearly a mile, with elevation gains of 300+ feet, rock gardens, streams, and more.
  • The 100-mile course is planned to include six fully stocked and manned aid stations. 
  • 100-mile competitors will have the choice of sending drop bags (labeled 1 Gallon Ziplock bag or Hydrapak) to aid stations 2, 3 and 4.  100k can send drop bags to Aid 2 only.
  • Aid stations 1 and 5 are excluded for drop bags.

Yield to Horses

Public horse trail

Horses may be traveling along a short section of the Blue Trail from the end of the snowmobile trail, crossing SR97 to CR3234, about five miles past aid station one.


Notices have been posted requesting they avoid this section of trail until 1:00 p.m., but this is a public horse trail. If you encounter a horse, YOU MUST stop and walk your bike or pull your bike off the trail to allow them to pass.


Horses often view moving bicycles as predators and can panic, causing a danger to the rider. Be sure to talk to the rider as you approach and as they pass since this will help put the horses at ease. If an incident occurs because of your neglect of this rule you may be disqualified.

Additional registration information

Online registration


Closes at 9 p.m. EST on Thursday May 15, 2025. Racers can still register on race site Friday, May 16, from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. There will be no race day registration. There will be no refunds, however, we offer a  transfer policy.

Transfer policy


Transfers can only be made online while registration is open. No transfers from 100k to 100 mile or 100 mile to 100k accepted on Saturday.

Packet pick up


Available at Mohican Adventures on Saturday morning. Do not come to the start line in downtown Loudonville looking for your packet. Racers may pick up packets for other racers on Friday.

Deferral policy


No deferrals unless the race is cancelled.

Parking


Public parking is available in downtown Loudonville just a mile from the finish line. Additional parking can be found at Mohican Adventures Upper Parking Lot .

Waiver


If you registered online at Bikereg, you have already signed this document. If you plan to register on Friday, you can save time by bringing a signed copy of the waiver to packet pickup on Friday. 

Aid station information

6 aid stations


There will be 6 aid stations for the Mohican 100 again this year. 100-mile racers are permitted drops at your choice of aid stations 2, 3, 4. 100k racers can drop at 2.

Aid station items


Water, Coca Cola, PB&J's, fruit, (typically cut Banana's, oranges, watermelon), cookies, trail mix, and chips. Hammer Nutrition Products: Hammer Heed Electrolyte drink, Racer's should bring their own Hammer Gel’s, however, there will some hammer gels available at the aid stations.

Drop bags


100-mile racers are permitted drops at your choice of aid stations 2, 3, 4. 100k racers can drop at 2. If you require special foods, it is recommended that you include them in your drop bags. Drop bags are located in your race packet and can be placed in the bins located at packet pickup on Friday AND Saturday morning. All drops will head to aid stations at 7am.

Aid station cut-off times and mileage


  • Aid Station 1 and 5 (mile 20.3) Mohican Forest Trailhead: 11:30am
  • Aid Station 2 (mile 42.4) Mohican Wilderness: 3pm
  • Aid Station 3 (mile 57.7) Brinkhaven Bridge of Dreams: 4pm for 100 milers only
  • Aid Station 4 and 6 (100k 62.4, 100 mile 77.2, and 91) Mohican State Park Trailhead, 8pm
  • Finish Line cut off for all racers: 9:30pm

Level playing field


Racers are not allowed to accept parts, including wheel sets and spare bikes, or any supplies not available to ALL racers from support crews and/or spectators at ANY time. This includes aid stations that allow crew access. Only parts and/or supplies included in drop bags will be allowed or cables, tubes, tires, etc. offered by aid station volunteers to ALL racers. RACERS RECEIVING SPARE PARTS, BIKES, WHEEL SETS, ETC. FROM SUPPORT CREWS MAY BE DISQUALIFIED.

Direction to aid stations


Aid Station 3, Brinkhaven Bridge of Dreams, is off limits to family and crews. Directions and parking for all other stations can be found here.


Since it's inception in 2006, the National Ultra Endurance Race Series (NUE) has elevated the sport of ultra-endurance Mountain Biking to the national stage. It is dedicated to providing a level playing field for ALL riders, professionals and amateurs alike! No USAC or any other license is required. To become eligible for National Series rankings and rewards, racers need only complete THREE events to receive a national ranking and qualify for series awards. The Mohican MTB 100 has been a NUE series race from day one of NUE.

FAQs

  • If I register online, do I need to mail my forest waiver form?

    No. However, if you plan to register in person on Friday, please print it out and bring it with you when you pick up your race packet Friday evening or you can fill one out when you arrive.

  • Can I register on the day of the event?

    No. You must register before Saturday. However, you can register at packet pickup on Friday. You can also pick up your packet Saturday morning if you are registered or have a team member pick up your packet for you. Packet pickup and Friday registration will be located at Mohican Adventures on State Rt. 3 in Loudonville.

  • Where will the race begin and end?

    The event will start in downtown Loudonville, beneath the large banner located on Main Street, near SR3. The race will finish at Mohican Adventures.

  • Where is the best place to camp?

    Tent camping, for a small fee, is available at Mohican Adventures near packet

  • Will there be restrooms near the start?

    Yes, there are public restrooms just a stone’s throw from the race start downtown.

  • How much of the course is singletrack?

    There is more than 50 miles of Singletrack.

  • Do you have a map and/or course description available?

    Maps are  posted on this website and all registered racers will receive written course directions and other useful information in a pre-race email. 

  • What about rain?

    Extreme Rain Plan B: If the race course should ever receive days of soaking rains, to protect the Mohican State Park/Memorial State Forest trail system, racers will be routed through trails at Mohican Adventures to connect to SR3 then follow SR3 for about two miles to County Road 3275 where racers will pick up the remainder of the course.  

  • Will there be aid stations?

    There will be aid stations located approximately every 20-25 miles along the course. They will be staffed and stocked with food and water. Aid stations will have communications as well. 

  • Will I be able to send drop bags to aid stations?

    Racers are permitted to have drops bags at aid stations 2, 3 and 4 (hundred milers only for aid 3). Racers can send lights to aid 4. Drop bags will be collected at race HQ, Mohican Adventures, at the start of the race and delivered to their respective aid station. Small Hydrapaks are allowed, however, ALL bags should be no larger than 2'x 2'and less than 5lbs. Zip lock storage bags will be provided at packet pickup. All drop bags should be clearly labeled with the racers name and race number. Since there will be aid stations providing a variety of food and water approx. every 25 miles, you should only need to include items that are not provided by aid stations. Typical items might include special foods or drink mixes, spare tubes, parts, tools, extra bike shorts/clothing, and lights for the last aid station. You can include anything you think you may need, provided that the bag is not oversized, and it is clearly labeled. If you include items that are breakable, it is your responsibility to ensure that breakable items are properly padded. Our Aid Captains and volunteers would prefer that you do not place liquids in your bottles. They are heavy and more likely to leak all over everyone’s bags. There will be plenty of water at the aid stations so you can simply place powder in your bottles. Once the aid stations are closed, all drop bags will be retrieved from the aid stations and delivered to the race finish area. Racers can pick them up the next morning as well.

  • Will I be able to finish at night if I have lights?

    Due to the numerous trails and previous difficulties with racers getting lost in the dark piney woods of the Mohican State Forest, there will be a cut off time of 8:00pm at aid station 5, the final aid station. Racers are permitted to use a lighting system. However, no racer will be allowed to continue after this final cut off. This is for your own safety.

  • Can I switch from the 100mile to the 100k or vice versa?

    Yes, However, it needs to be done no later than packet pickup on Friday evening. No switching will be allowed on the morning of the event or during the race.

  • Will there be shuttles in the morning to the race start in Loudonville?

    No. The race start in downtown Loudonville is only 1 mile from race headquarters and race finish at Mohican Adventures. A paved bike path along SR3 connects the race finish to the downtown start area.

  • Where can I get dinner on Friday?

    There are several nearby restaurants in the downtown area and along SR3, McDonald's on State Rt. 3 is now open 24 hours on Friday and Saturday. Other restaurants include Pizza Hut and Trails End Pizza that is a sports bar within walking distance of race HQ, both are on SR3. Subway and Taco Bell are located on Main Street. A favorite Local watering hole and sports bar, Beano's Buckeye Ballroom, downtown near the light, serves Burgers and sandwiches. The Black Fork Bistro downtown serves a variety of foods and draft brews. The Ugly Bunny Winery on just out of town on East Main Street is offering $2 off a pizza if you mention that you are with the Mohican MTB100. You can explore othere options here.

  • What tires do you recommend?

    If it’s a dry race, you can get away with light tread at Mohican. We recommend the Kenda Karma, Kenda Small Block Eight, Kenda Saber or Kenda Booster Pro. The SB Eight is lightweight and has excellent rolling resistance on the gravel roads and dry trails! Kenda Karma and Saber are both good choices for wet and dry conditions...also light weight. Looking for a sturdy lightweight tire with exceptional sidewall protection from Mohican Rock Gardens? If so, we recommend the Kenda Booster Pro, the newest tire in the Kenda line up. 

  • Can my dog join me in the race?

    We love dogs, but unfortunatley due to the number of riders, logistics, and vehicle traffic at Mohican for the race, we cannot allow dogs to join you in the race. You're welcome to visit the trail another time to ride alongside your dog.

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Race Rules

  1. Racers may finish the race riding, pushing, or carrying a bike that is mechanically impaired so long as all laps have been completed and no short-cutting of the course has occurred. No bike parts, including wheel sets, may be accepted by a racer from a non registered racer along the race course. If a racer leaves the course for any reason, to make a repair for example, they must return to the point that they went off course in order to re-enter the race. All parts, including wheel sets, must remain near the start/finish or race parking area. Failure to follow these rules may result in disqualification from the race.   
  2. Racers must ride with courtesy at all times, and allow faster riders to pass when trail space allows.
  3. Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated, and may result in the issuance of a DNF by a race official.
  4. Falsification of registration information will result in the issuance of a DNF.
  5. Race/rider protests may be filed with a race official within 20 minutes of completing the race.
  6. Sport and Novice level series division winners are required to move to a higher class the following season.

2024

Race Results

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Mohican MTB 100 races

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