3 events in Dover, Ohio

This will be a 5K race through the trails of the Norma Johnson Center located outside of Dover Ohio. Parking for the event, registration, check in, awards ceremony will all take place at the Yellowbrick on 39, an adjoining community business. Check in and day of registrations for the race will be from 8am to 9:15am. There will be a table located near the stage and barn at our host venue Yellowbrick on 39. Racers will walk a short distance to the starting line at the Norma Johnson Center Preservation Kiosk near the yellow barn. Racers should be at race starting line no later than 9:20am. The race will begin at 9:30am. The course will be mostly grass with some mulched, rooted or dirt areas. The terrain will be flat, a few steps, on a grade or up and down hills. Participants will be guaranteed a free t-shirt if registered through mail or online by May 3, 2026. Those who register after this date will not be guaranteed a free t-shirt. Overall race winners will be presented an award

along with age category winners. A drawing for door prizes will also occur during the awards ceremony.

2026 IS 12 YEARS OF REIGN OF PAIN!!!

Thank you for your support to keep this event going and helping us build this AMAZING and DIVERSE Trail System!!!

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Bonnie and Clyde

Frank and Jessie James

Butch and Sundance

Noteworthy adventure often begins with a team of two or SOLO. A painful, soul testing experience that pushes one's perceived concept of possible is always better when shared but there is always that sole adventurer that needs to take on the quest alone. Either way, you won't regret taking on the challenge of the Tuscazoar Reign of Pain!

Tackling one of Ohio's newer and evolving trail systems, Camp Tuscazoar is a mix of OLD and NEW building styles designed and built by riders! This cross country course is mile for mile the most diverse trail system in Ohio with narrow single track, exposed roots, tire chewing rocks, and steep climbing and a sprinkle of smooth and fast flow trail to keep you on your toes and entertained over and over again!!!

Racing as a team affords the opportunity to push your engine into the anaerobic zone, then gratefully hand off the baton to your hesitant partner while you collapse in a quivering heap, smiling with the knowledge of the suffering that is about to beset them. Don't get too comfy cozy though, as your turn will eventually come back around to bite ya' once again.

Your team or you alone have 6 hours to leave your mark indelibly imprinted in mountain bike history. Be sure you choose a partner who is strong, determined, fun, and a wee bit crazier than you. As long as you finish one lap you win but we will poke you to push your limits!

Bring a grill, your favorite water gun, costume, or music because while the racers are out suffering the party is going behind the stockade in the pit keeping everyone entertained while they wait for their turn to suffer!

The final course layout can be found on Trail Forks and Strava at the links below, easiest way to navigate the course is start at the 4906 Boyscout road Dover Ohio 44622 “Preserve Trailhead” and follow the route as guided

This is a classy fundraising event to assist in the expansion of our trail system over more heinous terrain; black tie, while not mandatory, is recommended.

In 2025 you helped us raise almost $4,000 for the Tuscazoar Trail System and we cannot wait to show you how we invested it back in 2026!

Entry Fee raises to $89 on 4/1/2026 Sign up early and commit to the PAIN!!

HELPFUL STUFF!

Camping Reservations (RV full hook-up, Cabins with amenities, primitive cabins, tent camping etc.)

RACE START onsite FREE primitive camping--great for tents and vanlife--port a johns, fire pit, no water or power bring your own!

Links to Routes

STRAVA

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Link to Event Videos

Reign of Pain 2022 Highlight Video by Tyler King

2022 Reign of Pain 6 Hour MTB Race Review by Lanky Cyclist

I Rode My First Endurance MTB Race Reign of Pain 2022 Camp Tuscazoar by Lanky Cyclist

Reign of Pain 2024 Highlight Promo video by Tyler King

Reign of Pain 2025 | Lanky's Party Lap

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Blog Posts

Carey's Cycling and Adventuring Chronicles-Tuscazoar Reign of Pain '24

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