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 - $59.30
- Races 36 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 10 Mile, Ultra
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
The beloved Raceway Rally and Palos Meltdown will maintain their traditional formats, featuring a variety of special categories to cater to all racers. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or a novice, there’s a race for everyone, including single speed, fat bike, and Clydesdale categories. Don’t forget to take advantage of the early bird pricing, and for women racers, use the code WOMENSAVE25 for a fantastic 25% discount on entry fees! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and unforgettable memories at this must-attend event in the heart of Chicagoland!
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
Approx. 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
Approx. 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
Approx. 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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (10:15AM CDT)
$59.30
Approx. 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
Approx. 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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (10:32AM CDT)
$59.30
Approx. 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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (12:15PM CDT)
$59.30
Approx. 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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (12:28PM CDT)
$59.30
Approx. 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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:30PM CDT)
$59.30
Approx. 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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:34PM CDT)
$59.30
Approx. 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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:36PM CDT)
$59.30
Approx. 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. $4.30 Fee
Sun 26th July 2026 (2:32PM CDT)
$59.30
Approx. 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
Approx. 0.5 miles (may be subject to change) -
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Solo (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
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Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Duo (2 Person Team) (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
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Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Quad (4 Person Team) (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$48.70
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Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Solo (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:20AM CDT)
$48.70
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Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Duo (2 Person Team) (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:20AM CDT)
$48.70
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Paul Douglas Pursuit - 3 Hour Solo (10-Mile Course)
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:40AM CDT)
$48.70
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Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB - Approx. 3 Miles)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$27.50
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Paul Douglas Pursuit - First Timers (Approx. 4 Miles)
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (12:20PM CDT)
$27.50
Approx. 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
Approx. 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
Approx. 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
Distance 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
Distance 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
Distance 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
Distance 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
Distance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Juniors (Approx. 8 Mi)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sun 23rd August 2026 (10:40AM CDT)
$38.10
Distance 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
Distance 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
Distance 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
Distance 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
Distance 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
Distance 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
Distance may be subject to change. -
Palos Meltdown - Kids' Race (FREE - 0.5 Mi)
Sun 23rd August 2026 (9:40AM CDT)
Free
NOTE: 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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9600 Wolf Rd, Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, 60480, IL, United States
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