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 - $48.70
- Races 33 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 10 Mile, Ultra
Event summary
The Raceway Rally and Palos Meltdown will maintain their traditional formats, offering a fantastic opportunity for racers of all levels to compete. Special categories such as Single Speed, Fat Bike, and Clydesdale ensure a diverse range of competition. Don't forget to register early, as prices increase two weeks before the race and on race day. Plus, women racers can enjoy a 25% discount on the Rally and Meltdown by using the code WOMENSAVE25 at checkout. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of cycling camaraderie and competition!
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!
SHIRT ORDERS ARE NOW BEING PROCESSED THROUGH OUR THIRD-PARTY VENDOR AND WILL BE SHIPPED DIRECT TO YOUR ADDRESS. PLEASE NOTE, THERE IS A CUT-OFF DATE FOR ORDERS OF MAY 20. WE WILL HAVE VERY LIMITED QUANTITIES OF SHIRTS FOR SALE AT THE RACES.
_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
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
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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. $3.70 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (10:15AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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. $3.70 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (10:32AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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. $3.70 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (12:15PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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. $3.70 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (12:28PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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. $3.70 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:30PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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. $3.70 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:34PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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. $3.70 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:36PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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. $3.70 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:32PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 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
OPENS 04 APRApprox. 0.5 miles (may be subject to change) -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Solo
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APR -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Duo (2 Person Team)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APR -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Quad (4 Person Team)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APR -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Solo
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:20AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APR -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Duo (2 Person Team)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:20AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APR -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 3 Hour Solo
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:40AM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APR -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 04 APR -
Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (Approx. 6 Mi)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - First Timers (Approx. 3 Mi)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:05AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 04 APRDistance 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
OPENS 04 APRDistance 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
OPENS 04 APRDistance 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
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Juniors (Approx. 8 Mi)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (10:40AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Sport Men (Approx. 12 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Sport Women (Approx. 12 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (12:20PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Expert Men (Approx. 30 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (2:30PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Expert Women (Approx. 30 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (2:42PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Comp Men (Approx. 20 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (2:32PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Comp Women (Approx. 20 Mi)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (2:44PM CDT)
$48.70
OPENS 04 APRDistance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Kids' Race (FREE - 0.5 Mi)
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:40AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 04 APRNOTE: 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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