Mohican State Park OMBC Series Championship OMBC #12
Loudonville, OH
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Where
3045 OH-3, Loudonville OH
Distances
Typical weather
44–59°F · some rain risk
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2025
36–51°F
dry
2024
45–59°F
dry
2023
46–71°F
dry
2022
46–73°F
dry
2021
48–60°F
rain
2020
41–55°F
rain
2019
48–64°F
dry
2018
37–47°F
dry
2017
44–54°F
rain
2016
45–62°F
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About this race
Event Overview
- Title: Mohican State Park OMBC Series Championship
- Race Number: OMBC #12
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location: 3045 OH-3, Loudonville, OH
Event Details
- Start Time: High Noon
- Participation: Everyone is welcome even if you have not entered an OMBC Race all season.
- Food: Great Lakes Brews included with entry for racers over 21.
- Food Options: High protein Fresh Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork, Mac N Cheese, BBQ Baked Beans, Street Corn, Cole Slaw, and Macaroni Salad available for purchase.
Race Description
- Track: The Mohican Forest Trail features a continuous 25-mile loop.
- Highlights: Home of some of the finest single track in Ohio and the largest mountain bike race in Ohio.
- Event Info: Begins and ends at Mohican Adventures on State Rt. 3.
- Schedule: MTB Packet Pickup at 10am, MTB Race Start at Noon.
Important Notes
- PARK WARNING: Racers must yield to traffic.
- Course Support: Self-supportive race with limited water stations.
- Registration Deadline: Discounted entry before October 17.
- Timing Fee: $6 for a timing anklet valid for the entire season.
Trail Information
- Course Map: Sport and Expert will race 24.5 miles plus an additional mile.
- Novice Loop: About 8 miles long with a split course.
- Location: Mohican Adventures on State Route 3.
- Google Maps: Googlemaps Link
Awards
- Top Awards: Cash for top three in E-Bike, Expert, and Sport divisions.
- Novice Awards: Prize table awards for the top three in Novice divisions.
- Race Distances: Novice completes ONE eight-mile loop: others complete 26.5 miles.
- Facilities: Includes water, restrooms, hot showers, and bike wash.
Lodging and Nearby Attractions
- Camping: Available at Mohican Adventures.
- Nearby Camping: Available at Mohican State Park.
- Visitor Spots: Paved bike trail to downtown Loudonville.
- Places to eat: Restaurants and shops in downtown Loudonville.
Additional Resources
- Race URL: Race Registration
- Videos: Video by OMBC Champion Jeff Rupnow and Video by Spokejunkies.
- Past Race Photos: 2015 Championship Race Photos by Butch Phillips Photography.
- Race Reports: OMBC 2014 Race Report.
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