Mohican Triathlon

Mohican Triathlon Posted on: 19 Jan 2023

Mohican Triathlon

River Kayak, Mountain Bike, Trail Run

 

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, September 7, 2024

Registration will open Soon

This Family Friendly MINI Triathlon adventure begins and ends at Mohican Adventures with your choice of SOLO, DUO and Three-Person Teams. In the kayak portion of the event, paddlers will be bussed from the staging area to the start of the race in nearby Perrysville before beginning a 6-mile kayak along the scenic Mohican River toward Mohican Adventures in Loudonville. Off the river, racers transition at the staging area parking lot and roll out on Mountain Bikes following a 5.6-mile single track loop in the Mohican State Park back to the staging area at Mohican Adventures where racers transition for the final stage, a 6.6-mile trail run finishing at Mohican Adventures.

OMBC Series points will not be awarded for this special event since it is not Mountain Bike Exclusive and includes kayaking and Trail running.

Schedule of Events: 

No Race Day on Site Registration

Packet Pickup: 8am

Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at Mohican Adventures: 9:00 Am followed by Bus Ride to Perrysville 

Race Start in Perrysville: 10 Am

Awards: ETA 2pm: or Immediately Following Race

The Course:

Stage One: Kayak River Paddle (6 miles)

Following an included 15 minute bus ride from the staging area at Mohican Adventures to Perrysville race start, the race will begin in the State Scenic Mohican River near Perrysville where racers will depart and travel about 6 miles downriver and through historic downtown Loudonville and on to the Mohican Adventures landing, not far past the Wally Road bridge crossing and on the right. River conditions may vary but typically include mostly flat water with a few class 1 ripples. Sit atop Kayaks will be provided by Mohican Adventures. (No private kayaks allowed) Kayaks are included in the entry fee and will be located at the Perrysville race start. Mohican Adventures staff will be available to make sure everyone has a flotation device and assist, if necessary, with entering and exiting the kayaks.  All participants must carry/wear a PFD (life jacket) included with entry. Racers exiting their kayaks will then transition from Mohican Adventures landing to their nearby parked vehicles. Racers must walk their mountain bikes to and from the starting line. Safety FIRST!  

Stage Two: Mountain Bike Trail Ride (5.6 miles)

Racers will depart from Mohican Adventures start/finish line, following a short route that leads across a small stream and beneath SR3 up to the paved Bike Trail. Safety First, NO SR3 ROAD CROSSING ALLOWED.  Racers will turn left on the paved bike trail toward a split sign that says, "Runners Left/Mountain Bike Right". Bikers will veer right and straight up onto the off-road trail following Mohican 100 Signage along what is known as the "Short Loop Trail". Once around the short loop (5 miles), racers will follow signage returning to the paved bike trail then right, underneath SR3 toward the finish line and next transition area. Once the line is crossed, racers can exchange their leg anklets or transition to running shoes at their parked vehicle. Safety First: All participants must wear a Snell approved helmet. 

Ride with GPS Map Link

Stage Three: Trail Run (6.6 miles)

Runners will then cross the start/finish line following the bike route up to the split sign that says. "Runners Left/Mountain Bike Right". Runners will remain on the pavement, veering left but staying on the right side of SR3 along the bike path following Mohican 100 signage to the Mohican State Park Entrance. Runners will turn right, entering the park, following Mohican 100 signs straight back until just before Mohican bridge crossing. Here runners will turn right then immediately left following the trail along the river toward the newly constructed suspension bridge spanning the Mohican River. Runners will cross the bridge, exiting to the left and up a steep climb toward the Gorge Overlook before enjoying a less steep run back down to the river turning right along the river before crossing back over the suspension bridge, doubling back through the park toward the finish line.   

Ride with GPS Map Link

Stage Four: CROSS THE FINISH LINE

Celebrate with a fresh cool pint of FREE BEER offerings courtesy of Great Lakes Brewing and you can tempt your taste buds and recover your strength with some high protein Fresh Smoked Brisket, Pulled Pork, Mac N Cheese, BBQ Baked Beans, Street Corn, Cole Slaw, Macaroni Salad. Yes, all the fix ins! available for a small price from Cub Country BBQ, founded by one of the first ever Mohican Race Directors, Derek Cuthbertson.  

 

Entry Fees: 

Racers must register online individually. If joining a team, a team name will be a required field.

Racers are also required to sign a race waiver during online registration plus a Mohican Adventures waiver for the kayak portion of your adventure.   

$70 Solo: Includes one kayak, paddles, PFD.

$180 ($60 per person) Three Person RELAY: Includes one kayak, paddle, PFD

Teams Must Stay together throughout the race.

$140 ($70 per person) DUO: Includes two kayaks, paddles, PFDs

$210 ($70 per person) TRIO: Includes three kayaks, paddles, PFDs

Early REGISTRATION Deadline to register online at Trireg before 9pm, August 7

Late REGISTRATION Deadline to late register online at Trireg is 7am, September 7. $20 late Registration fee will be added for all registrations after August 7, 9pm.   

Mohican Triathlon Directions

By
AIR:
For racers planning air travel to the event, Mohican
recommends Akron Canton Airport
(CAK) as a most convenient alternative.
It is a small, friendly regional airport located 62.9 (1hr 11min) miles
from the venue.  The airport serves most major
airlines including Southwest, Frontier, United, Delta, US Airways and Air
Tran.  The race is also located 74.7
miles (1 hr 25 min) from Cleveland Hopkins Airport
(CLE) and 78.5 miles (1hr 27 min) from Port
Columbus Airport (CMH).

Driving
directions:

FROM CLEVELAND - Take I-71 South to
Exit # 173 (Mansfield / Lucas exit) to St. Rt. 39. Go East to Loudonville,
approximately 18 miles. In town, take St. Rt. 3 South about 1.5 miles to
Mohican Adventures.

FROM CANTON- Take US Route 30 west to
Wooster, then St. Rt. 3 South to Loudonville, approximately 20 miles. Follow
St. Rt. 3 through Loudonville. Mohican Adventures will be about 1.5 miles south
of town.

FROM TOLEDO- Take US Route 75 South to
US Route 30 East, then US Route 60 south to Loudonville. Pick up St. Rt. 3 south in Loudonville, follow that south of town 1.5 miles to
Mohican Adventures.

FROM COLUMBUS - Take I-71 North to Exit
#165 (Lexington / Bellville exit). Turn right onto St. Rt. 97. Go east
approximately 20 miles, and 97 dead ends onto St. Rt. 3. Turn left on St. Rt.
3, come north past the Mohican State Park and it is about 1 mile to Mohican
Adventures.

FROM AKRON -Take I-76 west to St. Rt.
21 south, 21 south to St. Rt. 585 south to Wooster. Pick up St. Rt. 3 south to
Loudonville approximately 20 miles. Follow St. Rt. 3 through Loudonville,
Mohican Adventures will be 1.5 miles south of town.

FROM Cleveland–Hopkins Airport

You will enter I-71 approximately 5
miles north of the Ohio Turnpike. For I-71 south, take exit #161 from the Ohio
Turnpike.  Proceed South on I-71
approximately 45 miles to Hwy. 250 (exit #186).
Take 250 West approximately 1.7 miles to Hwy.
42 South. (If you find yourself in Ashland proper you’ve missed 42.  There are several stoplights on 250 West
between the one at the exit from I-71 and the one at the 42 South ramp).  Make a left
onto the Hwy. 42 South ramp just beyond an overpass. At end of ramp, turn right
(south) onto 42.  Take 42 about 1.7
miles.  Watch for the "To 60
Loudonville" sign and turn left when you see it.  After a very short connection, about 4 car
lengths turn left again. ("To Loudonville 60" sign).  After another very short distance you will
meet up with Hwy. 60.  At 60 turn right
(South).  Take Hwy. 60 South about 16
miles to State Route 3 in Loudonville.
Mohican Adventures is located on 3058 on State Route 3.

Googlemaps Link:  Googlemaps Link

 

Lodging:

Mohican Adventures (Packet Pick Up and Finish of the race)

"BE SURE TO MENTION THAT YOU ARE WITH THE Mohican Triathlon"

3058 State Route 3 P.O. Box 263 Loudonville, OH 44842

419-994-2267

 

Mohican Lodge & Conference Center
1098 Ashland County Road 3006, PO Box 429, Perrysville, OH 44864.

NOTE- GPS / Mapping Address: 4700 Goon Road, Perrysville, OH 44864. Lodge Phone: 419-938-5411 Lodge Fax: 419-938-7504.

Mohican Lodge and Conference Center overlooks Pleasant Hill Lake and is located about 10 miles or 20 minutes from the race start/finish in Loudonville, Ohio. This resort lodge has 96 guestrooms, Bromfield's restaurant open breakfast 8 to 10:30, Lunch 11 to 2, and Dinner is 5 to 9 , lounge, gift shop, outdoor pool, indoor pool and dry sauna. Additional info regarding the lodge is available at www.mohicanstateparklodge.com

Mohican Cabins , 440-799-3419, Mohican Cabins is located at 22650 Vess Road, Glenmont, Ohio, 44628 just 5 miles south of Loudonville off of Wally Road. Located within walking distance of Aid Station Three!

The Blackfork Inn B&B, a Victorian getaway with two suites and six guest
rooms, all with private baths, just a few blocks from Main Street 's quaint
shops and restaurants, and easy access to the bike trails. HEADS UP RACERS: This B&B is located just 1 mile down the paved bike trail from Mohican Adventures and 2 blocks from the start of the race in downtown Loudonville.
303 North Water St.,
Loudonville, OH 44842
419-994-3252 [email protected]

Landoll’s Mohican Castle

561 TR 3352
Loudonville, OH 44842
419-994-3427, 800-292-5001
5 Miles from Mohican Adventures
 

Mohican Outdoor School
5370 Bunker Hill Rd. N.
Butler, OH 44822
419-938-6671
10 Miles from Mohican Adventures
 

Little Brown Inn

940 South Market Street 419-994-5525

LBI is located less than a mile from the race start and just blocks away from Mohican Adventures finish. The paved bike path from Mohican Adventures to downtown Loudonville passes by the Little Brown Inn. No need to drive.

Welcome to Wishmaker House

www.wishmakerhouse.com

Come and enjoy a relaxing getaway in the heart of Mid Ohio! The Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast is a renovated 10,000 sq ft 1890s home in Bellville, Ohio.

16.5 miles from Mohican Adventures

 

Luftberg Farm B&B

6600 Bunkerhill South Road

Butler OH 44822

Just 9 miles from the square in Loudonville, this spacious modern country home has 2 large bedrooms with queen beds, 1 larger room with two 3/4 beds with trundles and a sitting area, and one suite that is suitable for a family with children. Three sitting porches overlook the valley and the woods. Reservations includes a hearty country breakfast.

Call for more information/reservations

419-883-2232

419-571-7606

about 10 miles from Mohican Adventures

 

Apple Valley Condos

420 Clubhouse Dr.

Howard, OH 43028

740-202-9798

17 miles from Mohican Adventures

www.AppleValleyCondos.com

31 very nice rentals at Apple Valley Lake.  We are just 20 minutes south on route 3. 

 

Comfort Suites, Wooster 

965 Dover Rd. Wooster OH 44691

30 minutes (23.5 miles) from Mohican Adventures

King or Two Queen Suites - All rooms have mini-fridge, microwave, and coffee pot. Breakfast included in the morning. 

Rate of $109 - Reserve your room here:

https://www.choicehotels.com/reservations/groups/ZQ40J8  

 

BECOME A VOLUNTEER:Submit your name and area of expertise to [email protected] will receive a free race entry toward an OMBC Series Race Aid Captains and other positions of responsibility pay cash and/or complimentary entry into next year’s race.

Please include special qualifications, experience, and in what area you would like to help