8 Hours of Ithaca

06/10/2026

🚵‍♂️🔥 RIDE. RACE. WIN. – 8 Hours of Ithaca Returns! 🔥🚵‍♀️

Mark your calendars for July 18, 2026 and join the Central Michigan Mountain Bike Association (CMMBA) for one of Michigan's premier grassroots endurance mountain bike events — the 8 Hours of Ithaca!

Whether you're racing solo, teaming up with friends, or just looking for an unforgettable day on the trails, this event delivers great riding, an amazing community atmosphere, and plenty of opportunities to take home some awesome prizes!

This year, we have extra giveaways:
✅ Bluegrass protective gear
✅ CushCore tire inserts
✅ Bike wash and maintenance products
✅ Tire sealant and chain lubricants
✅ Riding gloves and accessories
✅ And more great mountain bike gear!

🚵 What to Expect
• 8 hours of fun and challenging singletrack
• Solo and team categories
• 4 and 8 hour divisions
• Friendly competition for riders of all abilities
• Great food, camaraderie, and trail-side cheering
• A chance to support local trails and future CMMBA projects
• Prizes for top competitors

Every registration helps support trail development, maintenance, youth cycling initiatives, and mountain biking opportunities throughout Central Michigan.

📅 Date: July 18, 2026
📍 Location: Jailhouse Trail, Ithaca, Michigan
🏁 Hosted by: Central Michigan Mountain Bike Association (CMMBA)

Gather your team, tune up your bike, and get ready for a full day of riding, racing, and fun!

Who’s in for 8 hours of dirt, smiles, and singletrack? More race details and signup! 👇

https://8hoursofithaca.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=7845

06/01/2026

A few things you need to know if you are signing up to race.

-This is a FUN, relaxed race. Kids, adults, men, and women. Please be courteous and encouraging to all.

-Only one person on your team registers for the race, no matter which division you sign up for (i.e. solo, 2 person, or 4 person).

-All racers must register in person on race day.

-All racers must sign a waiver electronically before they will be allowed to race.

If you want to fly through registration on race day, fill out the waiver now. Here is the link 👇

2026 release of liability and covenant not to sue This form must be completed by an individual who is 18 years old or older.

06/01/2026

Only 12 days left till registration increases on June 12th.
Register now to avoid the increase.

Saturday, Jul 18, 2026

04/25/2026

Who’s excited for nicer weather and endurance cycling?! We’re getting prepared for another Jailhouse Endurance - 8 Hours of Ithaca taking place July 18th. If you haven’t registered your team yet, you can do so here: https://8hoursofithaca.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=7845
CMMBA James Musil Memorial Foundation Terry's Cycle