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Marji Gesick

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Ishpeming, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 18 Sep, 2026 – 20 Sep, 2026

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Marji Gesick

About the Event

Test your limits at one of America's most demanding self-supported mountain bike challenges, the Marji Gesick. Held in Marquette, Michigan from September 18-20, 2026, this race is a legendary proving ground on the rugged trails of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The event operates on a strict self-supported ethos, requiring riders to navigate over 100 miles of rocky, root-filled singletrack with relentless climbs and unpredictable weather. It's more than a race; it's a personal journey to find your absolute limit, famously described as "the hardest single-day mountain bike race in America." Registration for the 2026 edition opens on October 17, 2025, and a dedicated training camp in June helps athletes prepare for the unparalleled challenge. Created to honor the Ojibwe leader Mah-je-ge-zhik, the race demands mental grit as much as physical endurance, offering a brutally authentic adventure where finishing is the ultimate victory.

Races Offered

100 Mile Bike

Sep 19, 2025

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Distance — 160.9K

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Type — Cycling

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100 Mile Run

Sep 19, 2025

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Distance — 160.9K

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50 Miler Bike

Sep 19, 2025

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Distance — 80.5K

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50 Miler Run

Sep 19, 2025

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Distance — 80.5K

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Mini- Marji

Sep 19, 2025

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Distance — Mini- Marji

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Type — Cycling

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Ishpeming.

thermostat Temperature
11.4° / 21.0°
wb_sunny Feels like
9.3° / 19.3°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 26m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.5 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
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air Avg wind speed
11.9 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (3.5)
humidity_mid Humidity
77.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:29
nightlight Sunset
20:00

About Ishpeming

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Ishpeming is a town in the Upper Peninsula of the state of Michigan.

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