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ℹ️ About This Event

The Marji Gesick is a self-supported ultra-endurance mountain bike (and run) event produced by the 906 Adventure Team (906AT) in Marquette County's Upper Peninsula. The 2026 edition runs September 18–20, with the 100-mile and 50-mile bike races on Saturday, September 19. The 100-mile course starts at the NTN Forestville Trailhead (county road HT, Marquette) and finishes in downtown Ishpeming after traversing over 12,000 feet of climbing on rocky, rooted, and technically unforgiving Marquette County singletrack. Riders who complete the 100-mile course in 12 hours or less earn the coveted Marji buckle. The 50-mile race starts at the Iron Industry Museum in Negaunee. The event is part of the National Ultra Endurance Series (NUE) and is widely described as one of the hardest single-day mountain bike races in America. The event is SELF-SUPPORTED - no official aid stations. GPS required. Road rules apply.

Cost
Registration required; opens November 1, 2025. Sells out quickly. Part of the National Ultra Endurance (NUE) Series. See event website for pricing.
What to Wear
Endurance MTB kit: padded shorts, moisture-wicking jerseys, full-finger gloves, helmet. Fall U.P. weather can include anything from heat to flurries - prepare for ALL conditions. Bring emergency layers.
What to Bring
Mountain bike capable of sustained technical singletrack (typically a hardtail or full suspension 29er), GPS navigation device with route loaded (REQUIRED), lights (finishing after dark is expected for most riders), substantial self-supported nutrition (no official aid stations), hydration system (2+ liters), tools and multiple spare tubes, first aid basics, emergency whistle, phone fully charged.

Who May Attend

VisibilityAny member — anyone on qMEET can find and join
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Please check the link(s) below for details and updates, and contact the actual event organizer if necessary.
906adventureteam.com ; nuemtb.com ; mountainbikemichigan.com

Created by: Admin
Last updated by: Paul M.

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🧭 Getting There
StartsSat September 19, 2026 @ 7:30 AM
EndsSat September 19, 2026
VenueNTN Forestville Trailhead (100-mile start) / Iron Industry Museum (50-mile start)
AddressCounty Road HT
CityMarquette, MI 49855
Driving / Transportation / Parking
100-mile start: NTN Forestville Trailhead, County Road HT, Marquette MI 49855. 50-mile start: Iron Industry Museum, Negaunee Township. Finish: Downtown Ishpeming. Marquette area has hotels, motels, and camping - book well in advance as September draws significant outdoors tourism.
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