The Marji Gesick features 100-miles of rocks, roots, punchy climbs, jump lines, flow trails and soul crushing grinding that DNFs nearly 60% of the field each year. 100-Mile racers are pursuing the coveted hand-forged belt buckle created by local Blacksmith Gordon Gearheart. Mountain Bikers must finish under 12-hours to claim one while runners have 30-hours. While it may seem on the surface to be easily achievable… we caution you to not underestimate the brutality of the course. It will undoubtedly bludgeon even the best endurance athletes it submission.