6 Hours of John Bryan
OMBC Series Race #6
Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association’s (MVMBA) most popular race is back and for the first time, it’s part of the Ohio Mountain Bike Championship series! Get your legs ready for 6 Hours at John Bryan, proudly sponsored by Wagner Subaru. MVMBA is thrilled to welcome their support.
6 Minutes of John Bryan
The free, kids-only race starts immediately after the 6-hour race begins (around 9:55 a.m.). Riders complete the prologue lap—including the Le Mans–style run to your bike start. Winning times in past years have been around six minutes, with most riders finishing in 8–12 minutes. We even offer a strider (no pedals) category, with competitors as young as 18 months! All participants must clear the finish line (on the 6-hour course) by 10:40 a.m.
Free registration: 6 Minutes of John Bryan (Kids Race).
Race Details
Race Start
7/19/2026 9:50 a.m.
Pre-race meeting 9:30 a.m.
Race End
7/19/2026 4:00 p.m. sharp
Packet Pickup
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
MTB Trailhead Parking Lot Gazebo
Venue
John Bryan State Park
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Course Maps
John Bryan State Park
6 Hours
Race Categories & Pricing
Enjoy a $25 early bird discount through March 31, with entry fees increasing to $50 after 10 July (still free for under-18s).This race is a fundraiser for the John Bryan mountain biking trails—thank you for your support! Entries may be limited.
Solo Female
Start Time: 9:50 AM
Format: 6 Hour Endurance
Prizes: Pride and Glory
Fee:$30
Male Duo
Start Time: 9:50 AM
Format: 6 Hour Endurance
Prizes: Pride and Glory
Fee:$30 per rider
Female Duo
Start Time: 9:50 AM
Format: 6 Hour Endurance
Prizes: Pride and Glory
Fee:$30 per rider
Co-Ed Duo
Start Time: 9:50 AM
Format: 6 Hour Endurance
Prizes: Pride and Glory
Fee:$30 per rider
Tandem
Start Time: 9:50 AM
Format: 6 Hour Endurance
Prizes: Pride and Glory
Fee:$30 per rider
Junior Team
Start Time: 9:50 AM
Notes: Teams of 2 or more riders, same age group
Eligibility: Under 18
Fee: FREE
Family Team
Start Time: 9:50 AM
Notes: Kids & relatives, full course, everyone must ride one lap
Prizes: Pride and Glory
Fee:-
Registrations â–¾
- Solo Registration: Leave Team name blank. Only for Duo/Jr Teams. Club/Team/Sponsor can be anything or left blank.
- Duo/Family/Jr Team Registration:
- Register as individuals (can use same Webscorer account).
- Team name must match partner(s). Blank for solo entrants.
- Club/Team/Sponsor is independent; can differ per rider or be blank.
- Multiple riders from same account:
- Stay signed into Webscorer.
- Click "Event Registration Page" (second button from top on right).
- Select "Start new registration" or "Edit registration." Autofills email, emergency contact. Each rider must complete waiver.
- No swapping registrations—cancel/request refund and have replacement register separately.
Race Start â–¾
- Le Mans style prologue begins ~9:50 AM; 6-hour lap clock runs 10:00 AM–4:00 PM.
- Run to your bike and complete ~1-mile prologue (grass, singletrack, doubletrack) to space riders before main 6-hour lap course.
Digital Waiver / Activity Release â–¾
- Digital waiver required. Parent/guardian signature required for U18.
- Provide emergency contact info and legible signature.
- Completing waiver avoids check-in backups and “two-page hardcopy activity release of shame.”
Race Notes & Rules â–¾
- Notes:
- Except Family category, Duo lap counts must be within 1 lap of partner at finish.
- Family Team: at least one child; all members must complete ≥1 lap.
- Race age = age at end of current calendar year.
- Fee: $30 per rider, waived for U18 (including 6 Minutes of John Bryan).
- Rules:
- Team exchanges only in transition area after lap line; tag your partner.
- Avoid lap line/timing tent with bike to prevent RFID triggers.
- Placing determined by total laps completed and time of last lap - all laps must be completed by 4 p.m. to count.
- If leaving course, re-enter at exit point or transition area without crossing lap line if sending team member.
- Ride safely and courteously (especially when passing).
- Race committee may penalize unsafe/unsportsmanlike behavior.
Team & Family Notes â–¾
- Except Family Category, Duo lap counts must be within 1 lap of your partner’s lap count at finish.
- Family Team category requires at least one kid; all members must complete at least one full lap.
- Race age is your age at the end of the current calendar year.
- $30 per rider registration fee, waived for those under 18 (including the 6 Minutes of John Bryan).
MVMBA to OMBC Category Mapping
Duos & Teams
Female Solo
Junior
Male Solo
1. Both racers in a duo/team will receive the same OMBC points as their overall finish position. Duo lap counts must be within one lap of your partner’s lap count at the finish.
2. Categories are not part of the OMBC series / no series points.
3. Series points applied to the open OMBC category (e.g., Open Women or Open Men).
Course Information
Trails
Course may change due to trail conditions. The 6-hour lap runs clockwise on Arboretum double track through Abracadabra, Great Scott, Hamilton Loop, and Frankenlight, finishing at the meadow rock. Mostly flat, shady, twisty singletrack—beginner-friendly, but technical and fast for experts.
Directions & Parking
Parking at the trailhead is limited. Please avoid parking near the Day Lodge (the white house between the trailhead and playground). Additional parking is available at the playground/campground, with overflow parking on the grass north side of the road across from the playground.
Trails & Amenities
Restrooms (pit or porta-john) are available at the trailhead, playground, and Wingo picnic area. Flush toilets and showers are in the campground (GPS 39.7874, -83.8669). Water will be available near the gazebo, with a spigot across from the playground lot (GPS 39.7886, -83.8618).
More Info
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Race Perks
In addition to breathtaking scenery, racers and visitors will enjoy a range of unique on-site amenities.
Neutral Race Support
K&G Bike Center will be on site to assist with minor bike adjustments and repairs.
Free Tent Camping
Free tent camping is available at Group Campsite 1 Friday after 3pm and Saturday night, July 17–19 (vacate by 1pm Sunday). Tents only—no RVs. Quiet hours after 10pm. Pit toilets nearby; showers and water in the main campground. If you’d like an individual or RV site, you can reserve camping by clicking the button.
Course Preview
MVMBA hosts a free Wednesday night FastLaps series, including previews of the John Bryan 6hr lap on June 10 & 24 and July 1, 8, 15. MVMBA membership is required. Complete Step 0 (waiver/membership) before registering for individual dates.
About MVMBA
Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association (MVMBA) is a group of cycling and outdoor enthusiasts dedicated to growing mountain biking in the Miami Valley. Starting with a small crew building trails at John Bryan State Park—including the Frankenlight Trail named for Nate Hawkins—we’ve grown into an official IMBA chapter. We helped create MoMBA at Huffman MetroPark, bringing mountain biking into Dayton proper, and host popular events like FastLaps and the 6-Hour Race for Relief. We maintain trails, teach sustainable riding, advocate statewide, and host fun events for riders of all levels and bikes.
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