4 & 8 Hours of Ithaca a James Musil Memorial Race

Ithaca, MI

Lots of space at the fairgrounds to find your happy place. We will be serving a post-race meal and awards/prizes after both the 4-hour and 8-hour races.  PLEASE pre-register if you can to help us plan.

*Once you're team is registered ALL team members will be added on race day..only one person needs to register!

Evening and night 4 & 8 Hour mountain bike race/event. Solo, 2 & 4 person teams.

2026 Waiver - 2026 we are requiring all electronic waivers, CMMBA waiver form online here,

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Saturday, July 18th, 2026 Night time 4 pm till 8pm or 12 am/Midnight!
Race Location: Ithaca Fairgrounds - Ithaca, Michigan.

Event Description: Evening - night time 4-8 Hour Mountain Bike Endurance Race

Course Description: The trail is approx. 4.5 miles per lap of Single and Double track trails.

Time Schedule:
Saturday, July 18th   2026
2:00 pm - 3:30p m Late Registration and Pre-Registration and Pickup
4:00 pm  Mandatory riders meeting @ the Start 4-8-Hour race
8:00 pm  Finish of the 4-hour race
8:30 pm  Awards for the 4-hour race
12:00 am  Finish of the 8-hour race
Sunday, July 19th
12:30 am Awards for the 8-hour race

Required Equipment: No License Required, ANSI Approved Helmet, Bicycle in proper working order, Lap counting ability, and a Competitive spirit.

THANK YOU to our event Supporters: 
Terry's Cycle in Alma
Hammer Nutrition

Terry's Cycle



Hammer Nutrition

General Information: ***Night race format 4 pm start   Midnight Finish for the 8 Hours***

Free swag to the first 80 registered riders,  Pit area tents, and overnight camping are allowed.
Only one rider per team on the course at a time, 1 of the opposite sex required to qualify for a mixed team.
On-course repairs may be performed by registered riders/racers only.
Food & water support may be provided by anyone to anyone at any time.
Working front light and flashing rear light are required for the 8-hour race - Riders finishing without lights in working order will lose that lap!
Sorry, no Bicycle Sales & Services at the race!

Contact & Additional Information:
Central Michigan Mountain Bike Association www.cmmba.org EMAIL: CMMBAinfo@gmail.com
Fun Promotions LLC  616-453-4245   www.funpromotions.com
Terry's Cycle 989-463-5260 Alma Michigan  www.terryscycle.com

Event Fees: **Add $10 per rider for "day of" race registrations**
Registration is on a TEAM BASIS so only one rider on each team registers.

Individuals/Solo riders - Males & Females compete in 2 classes & Single Speed. Awards to the top 3 in all classes receive awards.
Reg 4 hours $40  /  8 hours - $55    
   
2 Person teams - awards to the top 3 teams in each class.
Reg 4 hours - $50   /   Reg 8 hours - $90 
   
4 Person teams - awards to the top 3 teams in each class.
Reg 4 hours - $80    /  Reg 8 hours Only - $140   

Race age as of 7-18-2026

Classes: 4 & 8 hour  Solo - 16 & under, Open (men & women) & Single Speed.

Two-person Teams - Open Mixed, Open (men & women)   Both 4 & 8 hours

Four-person Teams - Open     Both 4 & 8 hours
NO REFUNDS  Transfers allowed $5 to make a class/human change...made day of race only!!

Please send registration to: Pre-registration deadline July, 11th 2026  Central Michigan Mountain Bike Association www.cmmba.org EMAIL: info@CMMBA.org

When & Where

Jul 18, 2026

Saturday

4:00 PM

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