

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Back to Dirt Conservancy January MTB Marathon (JMM) - 25 Jan 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: 13TH ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S CREEK MOUNTAIN BIKE MARATHON
Sunday, January 25, 2026 – Carthage, NC
Presented by Back to Dirt Conservancy

LOCATION:
Governor’s Creek MTB Trail
3392 Underwood Rd, Carthage, NC 28327

REGISTRATION:
Pre-register online:
https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=415577
$50 early (online closes 10 pm Friday, Jan 23)
$55 day-of race
Registration includes a meal after the event.

EVENT OVERVIEW

Kick off your 2026 season with the 13th Annual Governor’s Creek Mountain Bike Marathon at North Carolina’s original trail destination.

This challenging ~40-mile course includes:
• 12 miles of singletrack trail
• 28 miles of lightly traveled mixed-surface roads

This race has no supported feed zones — carry what you need for the duration.

Expect fastest finishing times near 2:30–2:40, with many riders finishing around 3.5–4+ hours. Be prepared for January temperatures and variable weather.

COURSE &amp; NAVIGATION

There is no traffic control and no course marshals. Riders must obey all traffic laws.

• Road markings: Red arrow stakes at every turn
• Approximately 60% dirt / 40% paved
• Very low traffic, but always yield to vehicles
• Riders should download or carry the GPS course file
• Search 3392 Underwood Rd, Carthage on Google Maps to preview the roads
• GPX export available directly from this Ride with GPS event page

TIMING, SCORING &amp; CATEGORIES

This is a racing event. Riders will be timed and placed.
All classes start at the same time; categories will be scored separately.

An unadvertised cash payout will be awarded to the 1–3 overall finishers (depending on turnout), regardless of category.

CUTOFF TIME

Riders will not be allowed to start the final trail loop after 4:15 pm.
Plan your pacing and nutrition accordingly.

PIT / BIKE OPTIONS

• Designated pit area after the XC loop
• You may switch bikes, wheels, or grab supplies there
• No support is provided anywhere else on course

WEATHER

If the forecast is severe, postponement info will be posted on the Back to Dirt Conservancy Facebook page at 3:00 pm on Saturday, Jan 24.

SAFETY &amp; RECOMMENDATIONS

• Carry a cell phone (service may be patchy)
• Dress for the weather and your pacing
• Hydration and nutrition are your responsibility
• This is a long early-season effort — plan accordingly

QUESTIONS / UPDATES

Call Back To Dirt Bikes: 919-776-2453
Follow Back to Dirt Conservancy on Facebook for updates.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/carthage/back-to-dirt-conservancy-january-mtb-marathon-jmm-25-jan-2026/200029327733041
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, marathons, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=415577&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=carthage-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Carthage
- **state**: NC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 3392 Underwood Rd, Carthage, NC 28327-8836, United States
- **lat**: 35.39716
- **long**: -79.30449
- **full address**: 3392 Underwood Rd, Carthage, NC 28327-8836, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Back to Dirt Conservancy (https://allevents.in/org/back-to-dirt-conservancy/22853251)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Back+to+Dirt+Conservancy+January+MTB+Marathon+%28JMM%29+-+25+Jan+2026&date=25+Jan

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 3392 Underwood Rd, Carthage, NC 28327-8836, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Back to Dirt Conservancy
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, marathons, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Back to Dirt Conservancy January MTB Marathon (JMM) - 25 Jan 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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