Horns Hill Downhill

COMBO Events

🪅 Festival
Event Date

May 10, 2025

Location

Newark, OH

Discipline

Mountain Bike

About

Conquer Ohio’s hardest climbs and fastest descents.

Horns Hell, held on May 10, 2025, at Horns Hill Park in Newark, Ohio, is hailed as the hardest mountain bike race in Ohio. Riders will face a grueling 6.5-mile loop stacked with six technical downhills and six steep, leg-burning climbs per lap. With over 1,200 feet of elevation gain per circuit, this event attracts endurance athletes and skilled technicians as they race for glory on some of the Midwest’s toughest terrain.

COURSE DETAILS

6.5-mile loop featuring six technical descents and six steep climbs per lap; challenging, rocky and root-laden terrain.

Race HIGHLIGHTS

  • Post-race beer garden providing refreshments and camaraderie
  • Free shuttle service for participants on race day
  • Newly-updated course in 2025
  • Community-driven festival atmosphere with Ohio’s top riders

RIDE TYPES

XC-CrossCountry
DownHill

Event Location

Race overview

Course Length

6.5 miles per lap

Elevation / Elevation Gain

Elevation gain of course: 1,200+ feet per lap

Terrain

Rocky, root-strewn descents and steep climbs; mountainous trails

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