2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM
- Date Sun 26th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, Illinois
- Price Free - $69.90
- Races 36 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 10 Mile, Ultra
Event summary
This year brings some exciting changes, particularly with the Paul Douglas Pursuit, which has transformed into a dynamic 3, 6, and 9-hour relay/endurance challenge. Participants can choose to compete as individuals, in pairs, or in quad teams, making this a perfect opportunity to rally your friends and form the ultimate team. The beloved Raceway Rally and Palos Meltdown will continue with their traditional formats, offering competitive yet fun experiences for all. Special categories will be available, including Single Speed, Fat Bike, and Clydesdale divisions, ensuring that every cyclist finds a race that suits their skills. Don’t forget to register early for the best prices and take advantage of special discounts for women's entries! Join us for a day filled with adrenaline, camaraderie, and unforgettable racing memories!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION OPENS ON SATURDAY APRIL 4
THERE ARE SOME BIG CHANGES FOR 2026!
_PAUL DOUGLAS PURSUIT _IS NOW A 3, 6, AND 9-HOUR RELAY/ENDURANCE FORMAT, WITH PARTICIPANTS ABLE TO CHOOSE FROM INDIVIDUAL, DUO, AND QUAD TEAM OPTIONS. START FORMING YOUR TEAMS, AND NAME A TEAM CAPTAIN!
_RACEWAY RALLY_ AND _PALOS MELTDOWN _RETAIN THEIR TRADITIONAL FORMATS.
SPECIAL CATEGORIES (RALLY AND MELTDOWN ONLY)
SINGLE SPEED CATEGORY - NOVICE, SPORT, COMP, AND EXPERT
FAT BIKE CATEGORY - NOVICE, SPORT, AND COMP
CLYDESDALE CATEGORY (OVER 220 LBS) - SPORT
SPECIAL CATEGORIES (PURSUIT SOLO ONLY)
SINGLE SPEED
FAT BIKE
CLYDESDALE (OVER 220 LBS, MEN'S RACE ONLY)
YOUR AGE CATEGORY IS YOUR AGE ON DECEMBER 31, 2026 - NOT YOUR AGE ON RACE DAY.
WE HAVE FIXED THE PRICES FOR SEVERAL YEARS. PRICES DO GO UP TWO WEEKS BEFORE EACH RACE ($55 - NOVICE THROUGH EXPERT), AND AGAIN ON RACE DAY ($65 - NOVICE THROUGH EXPERT).
WOMEN'S RACES - USE CODE WOMENSAVE25 AT CHECKOUT FOR A 25% DISCOUNT ON THE RALLY AND MELTDOWN!
Races
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Raceway Rally - First Timers (Approx. 3 Mi)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDApprox. 3 miles (may be subject to change) Note: This race is for first time / beginner racers still working on their skills. Pass slowly, with caution, and announce yourself. Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. -
Raceway Rally - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (Approx. 3 Mi)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (9:05AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDApprox. 3 miles (may be subject to change) Note: Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. -
Raceway Rally - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (Approx. 5 Mi)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (9:05AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDApprox. 5 miles (may be subject to change) Note: Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. -
Raceway Rally - Novice Men (Approx. 6 Mi)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (10:15AM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDApprox. 6 miles (may be subject to change) Note: Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. -
Raceway Rally - Juniors (Approx. 6 Mi)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (10:24AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDApprox. 6 miles (may be subject to change) Note: Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. -
Raceway Rally - Novice Women (Approx. 6 Mi)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (10:32AM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDApprox. 6 miles (may be subject to change) Note: Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. -
Raceway Rally - Sport Men (Approx. 10 Mi)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (12:15PM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDApprox. 10 miles (may be subject to change) Note: Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. There will be men and women racing on the same course. -
Raceway Rally - Sport Women (Approx. 10 Mi)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (12:28PM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDApprox. 10 miles (may be subject to change) Note: Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. There will be men and women racing on the same course. -
Raceway Rally - Expert Men (Approx. 20 Mi)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:30PM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDApprox. 20 miles (may be subject to change) This is a short course multi lap race. There will be pro/expert women, comp men, and comp women on the course while you are racing. Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. -
Raceway Rally - Expert Women (Approx. 20 Mi)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:34PM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDApprox. 20 miles (may be subject to change) This is a short course multi lap race. There will be pro/expert men, comp men, and comp women on the course while you are racing. Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. -
Raceway Rally - Comp Women (Approx. 15 Mi)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:36PM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDApprox. 15 miles (may be subject to change) This is a short course multi lap race. There will be pro/expert men, pro/expert women, and comp men on the course while you are racing. Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. -
Raceway Rally - Comp Men (Approx. 15 Mi)
Incl. $4.90 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:32PM CDT)
$69.90
CLOSEDApprox. 14 miles (may be subject to change) This is a short course multi lap race. There will be pro/expert women, comp women, and pro/expert men on the course while you are racing. Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. -
Raceway Rally - Kids' Race (FREE - Approx. 0.5 Mi)
Sun 26th July 2026 (11:50AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDApprox. 0.5 miles (may be subject to change) -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Solo (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$59.30
CLOSED -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Duo (2 Person Team) (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$59.30
CLOSED -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Quad (4 Person Team) (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$59.30
CLOSED -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Solo (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:20AM CDT)
$59.30
CLOSED -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Duo (2 Person Team) (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:20AM CDT)
$59.30
CLOSED -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 3 Hour Solo (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:40AM CDT)
$59.30
CLOSED -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB - Approx. 3 Miles)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - First Timers (Approx. 4 Miles)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (12:20PM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDApprox. 4 miles (may be subject to change) Note: This race is for first time / beginner racers still working on their skills. Pass slowly, with caution, and announce yourself. Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Juniors (Approx. 4 Miles)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (12:15PM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDApprox. 4 miles (may be subject to change) Note: Be cautious when passing and announce yourself. Slower riders may be pulled from the race if there is a chance they could interfere with the start of the next race. -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Kids' Race (FREE - Approx. 1.5 Miles)
Sun 9th August 2026 (11:15AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDApprox. 1.5 miles (may be subject to change) -
Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (Approx. 6 Mi)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - First Timers (Approx. 4 Mi)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:05AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (Approx. 3 Mi)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:10AM CDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Novice Men (Approx. 8 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (10:20AM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Novice Women (Approx. 8 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (10:35AM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Juniors (Approx. 8 Mi)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (10:40AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Sport Men (Approx. 15 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Sport Women (Approx. 15 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (12:20PM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Expert Men (Approx. 28 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (2:30PM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Expert Women (Approx. 28 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (2:42PM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Comp Men (Approx. 19 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (2:32PM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Comp Women (Approx. 19 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (2:44PM CDT)
$48.70
CLOSEDDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Kids' Race (FREE - 0.5 Mi)
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:40AM CDT)
Free
CLOSEDNOTE: There are TWO Kids' Races this year - 9:40 AM and 1:30 PM. You only need to register your child once and they'll be able to compete in both the morning and afternoon races.
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