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Baileys Dirt Fondo

October 24 2026
Millfield OH
Date Confirmed
Registration Opened: April 01 2026
 
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Distances: 11, 22, 41 miles
Difficulty: Gently rolling terrain with one or two short hills

Join us for the second annual Baileys Dirt Fondo and Fundraiser on Saturday, October 12, 2024! 

Our “Dirt Fondo” is adapted from a traditional Italian “Gran Fondo,” and will feature a singletrack adventure race consisting of casual riding between optionally-timed “segments” and Strava KOM/QOM segment challenges. Rest stops throughout the courses will feature local treats to keep you energized for the trail ahead. Don’t miss out on your chance to support and explore the Baileys Trail System this fall!

The Baileys Trail System is a planned 88-mile mountain-bike optimized trail system in the Wayne National Forest. 58 miles are currently open to the public. When complete, the Baileys Trail System will be the longest contiguous mountain bike-optimized trail system east of the Mississippi River. Visit our website to learn more about the trail system: www.baileystrailsystem.org

All proceeds from the Dirt Fondo will support the management and development of the Baileys Trail System, the work of the Outdoor Recreation Council of Appalachia (ORCA), its nonprofit partner Athens-Wayne Outdoor Asset Development Corporation (AWOADC), and our mission: "To integrate conservation, outdoor recreation, and economic development to strengthen and inspire communities in Appalachian Ohio. Learn more about ORCA and our work: www.orcaohio.com

Baileys Dirt Fondo

 
Start Located At: 8433 West Bailey Road, Millfield, OH 45761, Millfield, OH 45761
 
 
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Race Schedule
8:15am: Black Diamond: Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at starting line

8:30am: Black Diamond / Long Course begins

9:45am: Blue Square: Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at starting line

10:00am: Blue Square / Medium Course begins

11:15am: Green Circle: Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at starting line

11:30am: Green Circle / Short Course begins

11:45am: Youth/Family: Mandatory Pre-Race Meeting at starting line

12:00pm: Youth/Family Fun ride begins


Fundraiser Event Schedule


Join us at the trailhead after the race for food & drink, a silent auction, live music, and podium awards!

Registration Fees


Past Registrants will receive a 15% discount code eligible from April 1 - August 31

 

APRIL 1ST 2026: Soft Opening of Online Registration. Email past registrants 10% off coupon (10% off Pre-Registration price) to use by AUGUST 31ST

MAY 1ST-JUNE 30TH: Pre-Registration

JULY 1ST-AUGUST 31ST: Early Bird Registration

SEPTEMBER 1ST-OCTOBER 21ST: Regular Online Registration

OCTOBER 23RD&24TH: In-Person Late Sign-Up at Packet Pickup or Event

In-Person Registrants must register 30 minutes before the start time of their race

Packet Pickups

Race Packets will be organized into large ziploc bags. The ziploc bags will include a large label with the participant’s first and last name (last, first). The ziploc bags will be organized alphabetically in a container ahead of time.

 

Race Packets will be stuffed, labeled, and organized ahead of time at the ORCA office following the online registration deadline. The timing team will add timing information prior to packet pickup.

 

Race Packet contents include:

 

Timing Device

Timing Number Plate & Zip Ties (3 zip ties ea)

Trail Map

Any other coupon, promotion, etc.

Pre-ordered T-shirts for those who purchased them

Prize / Race Categories

Race Courses

Click the link next to each route name to view the Baileys Dirt Fondo routes. Routes may have minor changes made before the race date. All participants will be notified in the event of any route change.

Youth/Family Fun Ride: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/169712676
Green Circle/Short Course: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/24788870
Blue Square/ Medium Course: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/17278748
Black Diamond/Long Course: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/385632493

Race Segments WILL BE THE SAME AS LAST YEAR

The following route segments will feature optional professional timing. The youth route’s entire distance will be timed. Exact start and finish locations will be marked with signage and timing equipment on the day of the race.

Tipple Top/Wild Turkey Segment (1.8 miles): Green, Blue & Black
Start Coordinates: 39.41287, -82.15698
Finish Coordinates: 39.41805, -82.15785
Distance on each course: All – mile 2.8 to mile 4.6

Gorges Curves Climb (1.6 miles): Blue & Black
Start Coordinates: 39.43139, -82.15981
Finish Coordinates: 39.43848, -82.16923
Distance on each course: Blue – mile 13.0 to mile 14.6; Black – mile 32.4 to mile 34.

Knights Labor Long Descent (1.7 miles): Blue & Black
Start Coordinates: 39.43064, -82.17071
Finish Coordinates: 39.4235, -82.15427
Distance on each course: Blue - mile 15.7 to mile 17.0; Black - mile 35.1 to mile 36.4

Bear-Corn Plunge Descent Segment (0.6 miles): Black
Start Coordinates: 39.43245, -82.12477
Finish Coordinates: 39.42574, -82.12314
Distance on each course: Black – mile 17.1 to mile 17.7

The Underground Segment: Black (2.4 miles)
Start Coordinates: 39.46012, -82.15964
Finish Coordinates: 39.44971, -82.16273
Distance on each course: Black – mile 27.2 to mile 29.6

KOM / QOM Segments

The following King of the Mountain / Queen of the Mountain segment challenges will not be revealed to participants ahead of time. If a rider passes the segment twice they have two opportunities to go for the KOM/QOM title. The top male and female finisher of each (regardless of race distance) will be crowned the KOM or QOM. To be considered for KOM/QOM prizes, riders must 1) upload their ride to strava within 30 minutes of finishing, and 2) their Strava account privacy settings must allow segment times to be viewed publicly. 

 
Facilities
Parking
Toilets
Registration On the Day
Pre-Packet Pickups
 
Support for Participants
Route Signposted
First Aid
Emergency Contact No
SAG Wagon
Marshalls
 
Community
Volunteers
Bike Festival
Raffle
After Party
Fundraising
 
Features
Finishing Medals
Photos
Downloadable GPS files
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 3
 
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