Race Info:

2010 Race Course:

Pre Race Meeting: 12:50pm 

Race Start time: 1pm beginning with Expert Men, division waves leaving 1-2 minutes thereafter. 

Singlespeed, Men's and Women's Expert, Vet Open 35+: 30 miles: From the start/finish, follow the gravel road to Long Ridge Rd. (gates will be unlocked), turn left on Long Ridge Rd. up and down a couple of hills about a mile to a left hand turn and a tight entrance to Copperhead Trail. Follow Copperhead to Bobcat, water station at 4 way, from 4-way follow Wildcat to Copperhead. Pass the yellow "FINISH" sign and repeat loop. Enter finish second time through and up paved road back to the start/finish. 

Expert Women Only FYI: A vote will be taken on race day among Expert Women to determine whether to shorten the course to 23 miles by making a 180 degree turn onto Copperhead on the second lap.  

 All Sport Class Racers 17 miles: From the start/finish, follow the gravel road to Long Ridge Rd. (gates will be unlocked), turn left on Long Ridge Rd. up and down a couple of hills about a mile to a left hand turn into a tight entrance to Copperhead Trail. Follow Copperhead to Bobcat, water station at 4 way, from 4-way follow Wildcat to Copperhead. Turn left, uphill, at the yellow "FINISH" sign and up the paved road back to the start/finish.  

Novice Class Racers 9 miles: From the start/finish, follow the gravel road to Long Ridge Rd. (gates will be unlocked), turn left on Long Ridge Rd. up and down a couple of hills about a mile to a left hand turn and a tight entrance to Copperhead Trail. Follow Copperhead to Bobcat, water station at 4 way, from 4-way, make a 180 degree turn onto Copperhead. (follow novice sign) Turn left, uphill, at the yellow "FINISH" sign and up the paved road back to the start/finish. 

NOON OMBC Kids Race: All Finishers will receive an official OMBC finishers medal. Division winners will also receive prizes.

Age Divisions 7-8, 9-10, 11-12:   From the start/finish, follow the gravel road to Long Ridge Rd. (gates will be unlocked), turn left on Long Ridge Rd. up and down a couple of hills about a mile to a left hand turn and a tight entrance to Copperhead Trail. Follow Copperhead to the yellow "FINISH" sign. Turn left, up the short, steep  gravel hill then up the paved road about a mile back to the start/finish. 

Age Divisions 3-4, 5-6: From the start/finish, There will be a short, mostly flat loop flagged course entirely within sight for cheering parents from the finish line.

Fees: $30, Card carrying OMBA and/or WVMBA members $25, Novice Junior High and High School divisions $10, Kids 12 and Under race FREE. 

OMBC Kids Race Information: Kids 12 and under races will begin at noon. Kids will be grouped as follows:

Ages 5-6 and Ages 7-8 will follow a short track course around the start/finish area, entirely visible to parents.

Ages 9-10, 11-12 will follow a 3.5 mile loop that begins with gravel roads, includes a short section of single track along the copper head trail, beginning and finishing at the start/finish area.

OMBC Kids races are free, however, a $5 contribution is appreciated. All finishers will receive OMBC finishers medals. Helmets and signed waiver's are required.   

Directions:  If you are coming on race day, Please follow the OMBC signs to parking along Long Road. Ride or walk to the start finish area. Please do not drive up through the campground. Gate may be locked to block traffic there. Thanks for your cooperation.

From the Cleveland/Akron Area:

Take Interstate 71 South to Columbus.  When you reach the first intersection of the 270 outerbelt, take it East.   Continue on 270, which will head South, until you reach Route 33.  Take Route 33 East (south) through Lancaster and down to Nelsonville and State Route 278.  Take 278 South to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 3.5-4.0 hours)

From the Columbus area:

From the South Side of the 270 outerbelt, take Route 33 East (south) through Lancaster and down to Nelsonville and State Route 278.  Take 278 South to Lake Hope State Park. (Driving time approximately 1.5 hours)

From the Cincinnati area:

Take the Appalachian Highway (Route 32) East.  Continue on Route 32 past the Jackson Exit about 7 miles to Route 327.  Look for the sign to Wellston.  Turn left on 327 and head North.  327 will turn into Route 93.  Take 93 to McArthur.   Turn right on Route 50 (East) to Prattsville, turn left on 278 (North), follow the signs to Lake Hope State Park.
(Driving time approximately 2.5 hours) 

Camping on site: Lake Hope state park offers cabin rental and camping in the park. Click here for more info. Or, you can call 1-866-644-6727 or visit www.ohiostateparks.org

Here's the skinny from Lake Hope State Park Manager, from Randy Zeisler:

"We have Sites 90 through 125 on Hold beginning July 29 through August 1.   Electric sites can be reserved through the website, ohiostateparks.org , or by calling 1-866- 644-6727.   For information about Lake Hope, they can visit lakehopestatepark.com . Looking forward to another successful race!  See ya soon."

Tip From Race Director, Ryan O'Dell. "I've stayed at the cottages many times over the years. My experience has been that they are always clean, well maintained, and present a good value for the price."   

2009 Results

Check out these pictures by Todd Davis:

Expert Men's Open
1 Dave Walker 137 2:09 100
2 Steve Hill 9 2:11 98.3
3 Tim Carson 171 2:12 97.57
4 Ben Ortt 2 2:13 96.56
5 Jeremy Rowand 7 2:14 96.03
6 Tom Herman 162 2:16 94.21
7 Luke Spisak 77 2:19 92.49
8 Theodore Rauh 66 2:20 91.83
9 Jon Dy 142 2:22 90.47
10 Nick Treadway 172 2:28 87.07
11 Mike Shook 98 2:29 86.22
12 Sean Zurek 192 2:29 86.04
13 Kyle Spisak 79 2:43 78.76
14 Chris Matkins 152 3:00 71.61
999 Andy Gorby 24 DNF 0
999 Shawn Enright 91 DNF 0

Single Speed
Open
1 Robert Loehr 21 2:17 100
2 Jeff Pendlebury 32 2:19 98.84
3 Morgan Miller 13 2:20 98.24
4 Johnathan Martin 105 2:26 94.2
5 Aron Yevuta 20 2:29 91.95
6 George Rogers 62 2:33 89.97
7 Joey Boyle 133 2:43 84.2

Vet Open
Open
1 Chris Skinner 82 2:18 80
2 Kris Aldridge 138 2:21 78.49
3 Peter Kotses 54 2:22 78.09
4 Scott Root 48 2:22 77.91
5 John Lorson 93 2:26 75.78
6 Bob Goetz 108 2:27 75.29
7 Wesley Jones 35 2:30 73.49
8 Shandon Hime 61 2:33 72.37
9 Donald Ciampanelli 63 2:34 71.82
10 Paul Broughton 151 2:35 71.13
11 Micheal Boyes 29 2:38 70.03
12 Andy Cremeans 59 2:38 69.94
13 George Herriott 176 2:38 69.86
14 Jason Suppan 102 2:40 68.97
15 Aaron Burk 134 2:41 68.81
16 Steve Schumaker 158 2:45 67.22
17 Charles Patterson 126 2:45 66.84
18 TJ Turner 136 3:01 61.23
19 Rusty Brown 124 4:06 45.04

Women Expert
Open
1 Heidi Shilling 122 2:56 100
2 Anna Seno 451 2:57 99.04
3 Meredith Erlewine 53 3:01 96.79

Sport Clydesdale
Open
1 Daisuke Sata 806 1:30 60
2 James Phillips 360 1:33 58.51
3 Doug Haines 934 1:33 58.34
4 Rodney Reed 943 1:33 58.05
5 James VanHorn 453 1:34 57.47
6 Keith Devore 376 1:34 57.43
7 Steve Little 930 1:38 55.41
8 Dan Mascret 331 1:42 53.1
9 Andy Johnson 940 1:45 51.76
10 Mac Stricklen 935 1:46 51.18
11 Jeff Williams 946 1:49 49.95
12 David Lewis 991 1:53 48.11

Sport
15-18 HS
1 Cameron Lookabaugh 347 1:23 60
2 Ben McAdoo 874 1:25 58.65
3 Jordan Morozowsky 387 1:31 54.78
4 Tristan Broughton 547 1:35 52.05
5 John Siemer 876 1:36 52
999 Skyler Terrell 750 DNF 0

19-30 Senior
1 Bala Seward 993 1:18 60
2 Christopher Spring 352 1:20 58.61
3 DJ Morozowsky 362 1:24 55.7
4 Dustin Clouse 383 1:26 54.86
5 Aaron Shelly 994 1:26 54.62
6 Matt Johnson 236 1:26 54.53
7 John Willis 999 1:28 53.36
8 Josh Kunz 348 1:28 53.18
9 Mason Morgan 821 1:29 53.01
10 Dale Hogue 870 1:33 50.41
11 Katsu Tanda 879 1:34 50.14
12 Sean Launder 886 1:34 49.85
13 Ben Bibee 936 1:57 40.26
999 Alex Okolish 187 DNF 0
999 Tim Williams 565 DNF 0

31-40 Veteran
1 Cato Coleman 881 1:23 60
2 David Sapko 556 1:23 59.49
3 Dave Brown 243 1:25 58.61
4 David Esker 858 1:25 58.49
5 Roger Sommers 310 1:26 57.87
6 Ryan Knopf 872 1:26 57.45
7 Bob Casey 243 1:27 56.67
8 Shawn Jones 825 1:29 55.8
9 Darrell Akers 548 1:30 55.23
10 Matthew Pack 945 1:31 54.72
11 Sergio Roseo 944 1:33 53.25
12 Matt Baker 878 1:33 53.09
13 Rob Polcyal 258 1:33 53.03
14 James Knott 360 1:34 52.96
15 Darren Spence 887 1:34 52.52
16 Jason Hayes 932 1:34 52.48
17 Barry Ferguson 482 1:35 52.32
18 Lenny Baker 893 1:38 50.43
19 Chris Knapp 921 1:39 50
20 Casey Wyckoff 885 1:42 48.8
21 Jesse Thumser 880 1:43 48.24
22 Tim Williams 1:43:30 1:43 48.14
23 Derrick Young 998 1:44 47.78
24 Doug Mansfield 931 1:46 46.9
25 Brian Adams 937 1:53 43.75
26 Taso Gianakopoulos 919 1:59 41.73

41-49 Master
1 David Groen 928 1:24 60
2 Michael Fletcher 349 1:25 59.65
3 Michael Mikes 224 1:25 59.36
4 Jon Lewis 598 1:26 58.56
5 Anthony Dickens 520 1:27 58.22
6 Jeremy Larson 237 1:29 56.64
7 Dan Crowe 933 1:32 55.11
8 Jeff McAdoo 873 1:32 54.81
9 David Richardson 992 1:33 54.51
10 Joe Merry 888 1:35 53.36
11 David Messina 990 1:38 51.66
12 David Swiger 815 1:38 51.43
13 Scott Riggs 549 1:39 51.18
14 Todd Romero 420 1:44 48.53
15 Mark Farmer 217 1:51 45.46
16 James Jones 996 2:09 39.27

Over 50
1 Terry Campbell 250 1:24 60
2 Fred Dirkse 995 1:27 58.36
3 Jonathan Phillips 239 1:30 56.45
4 Joe Keegan 517 1:32 54.89
5 Pat Bryant 259 2:36 32.41
6 Randy Spring 877 1:38 51.44
7 Tim Bonifant 300 1:40 50.72
8 Bob West 179 1:40 50.47
9 Dan Ward 831 1:42 49.73
10 Duane Jones 217 1:49 46.64

Women Sport
Open
1 Joanna Massetti 255 1:33 60
2 Erika Howard 840 1:33 59.91
3 Tori Steen 847 1:41 55.14
4 Colleen Skinner 356 1:54 48.9
5 Lindsey Prososki 219 1:56 48.13
6 Elaine Tierney 997 1:58 47.32
7 Laura Kelley 262 2:00 46.27
8 Ellen Gerl 875 2:06 44.04
9 Molly Morris 941 2:07 43.71
10 Amber Smith 530 2:29 37.38

Novice
13-14 JrH
1 Austin Davis 539 0:56 40
2 J.D. Barnette 604 1:00 37.28
3 Arron Stavrakis 785 1:23 26.94
4 Braeden Adams 668 1:24 26.48
5 Evan Crowe 461 1:28 25.41
6 Corey Wyckoff 790 1:33 23.86
7 Connor Wyckoff 717 2:31 14.82

15-18 HS
1 Dirk Kostoff 607 0:47 40

19-30 Senior
1 Blake Horsburgh 609 1:03 40
2 Brian Dennis 693 1:39 25.28

31-40 Veteran
1 Todd Turner 556 0:53 40
2 Fred Kaufman 762 0:58 37.22
3 Mike DiFranco 778 12:58 2.77
4 Chris Depoy 686 0:59 36.53
5 Alexis Roccos 783 0:59 36.15
6 Scott Zyla 766 1:00 35.6
7 Jason Wren 669 1:01 34.89
8 Tony Macerollo 659 1:02 34.74
9 Ryan Houston 714 1:05 32.72
10 Jeremy Gilleland 639 1:11 30.06
11 Jim Morgan 677 1:14 29.04
12 Shawn Mox 506 1:16 28.37
13 Ron Gleason 679 1:17 27.95
14 John Pillo 632 1:19 27.23
15 James Riggs 719 1:32 23.27

41-49 Master
1 Sean O'Malley 712 0:57 40
2 Satoru Machimura 474 0:58 39.35
3 Todd Davis 627 1:00 37.99
4 Michael Wallace 471 1:01 37.6
5 Sean Miller 651 1:02 37.05
6 Tod Linton 771 1:07 34.18
7 John Stavrakis 668 1:42 22.6

Over 50
1 Bill Ropp 713 1:04 40
2 Tom Smith 613 1:19 32.74
3 Ron Salisbury 601 1:56 22.36

Women Novice
Open
1 Shannon Tenwalde 650 0:54 40
2 Kristin Hesser 765 1:03 34.19
3 Shelly Schumaker 731 1:06 32.84
4 Sara Kaufman 763 1:12 30.21
5 Justyna Wlusek 567 1:14 29.35
6 Janice Morgan 744 1:17 28.28
7 Erin Marks 730 1:46 20.5
8 Deborah Stansberry 761 1:35 22.9