Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race
- Date Sat 6th September 2025
- Time 9:30AM CDT
- Location Hudson, Illinois
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 5 races
- Distances Ultra, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race on Saturday, September 6, 2025, in Hudson, McLean! This exciting event, hosted at the scenic Comlara Park trail system, promises a fantastic experience for riders of all skill levels.
Participants can look forward to a thrilling course that features a mix of single track, open fields, and double track, all while enjoying picturesque views around Evergreen Lake. The Novice loop, perfect for beginners, will cover approximately 6-8 miles, while the Sport loop will challenge riders with about 14.75 miles of rugged terrain. For the more adventurous, the Expert loop will consist of two laps of the Sport course. Young riders under 12 can join in the fun with a free kids race, and those seeking a more relaxed experience can participate in the Caboose event, choosing between the Novice or Sport/Expert courses without the pressure of competition.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to test your skills, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and enjoy a day filled with adventure in the great outdoors!
Participants can look forward to a thrilling course that features a mix of single track, open fields, and double track, all while enjoying picturesque views around Evergreen Lake. The Novice loop, perfect for beginners, will cover approximately 6-8 miles, while the Sport loop will challenge riders with about 14.75 miles of rugged terrain. For the more adventurous, the Expert loop will consist of two laps of the Sport course. Young riders under 12 can join in the fun with a free kids race, and those seeking a more relaxed experience can participate in the Caboose event, choosing between the Novice or Sport/Expert courses without the pressure of competition.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to test your skills, meet fellow biking enthusiasts, and enjoy a day filled with adventure in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Mud Sweat & Gears is a mountain bike race held at the Comlara park trail system.
New for 2025, is the race location will be held at Comlara park boat launch [https://www.google.com/maps/place/World%E2%80%99s+Largest+Square+Knot/@40.6360969,-89.0331244,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880b9f1cdf4ce9b9:0xc0d093602bb4601e!8m2!3d40.6360969!4d-89.0331244!16s%2Fg%2F11ptzm935g?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] near the worlds largest square knot. The race will traverse new sections of single track along Evergreen Lake with sections of open fields, double track, single track and few short road sections connecting trails for the sport and expert classes. Novice and Kids loops will be off-road and no road sections.
Novice loop [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_61PRLdlJSV7ABh7io4_IOBhY7rHTn_WB8P8KZfeDms/edit?usp=sharing]will be approximately 6-8 miles.
Sport loop [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12VE1C6k47xqWtu0EkrGe3aSehOXoHmXyNqoFlcsnJJY/edit?usp=sharing]will be approximately 14.75 miles.
Expert loop [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12VE1C6k47xqWtu0EkrGe3aSehOXoHmXyNqoFlcsnJJY/edit?usp=sharing] will be two loops of the Sport Loop.
There is a free kids race for those under the age of 12.
The Caboose event, is a non-competitive event in which riders can choose either the Novice or Sport/Expert courses, no awards will be given. We recommend those participating in this class to carry a cell phone and report on any issues related to mechanical issues which may prevent you from finishing in the allotted time.
Sport and Expert riders will need to pay attention to short sections of public roads that connect the trail systems. The roads will be open to all traffic during the event.
New for 2025, is the race location will be held at Comlara park boat launch [https://www.google.com/maps/place/World%E2%80%99s+Largest+Square+Knot/@40.6360969,-89.0331244,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x880b9f1cdf4ce9b9:0xc0d093602bb4601e!8m2!3d40.6360969!4d-89.0331244!16s%2Fg%2F11ptzm935g?hl=en&entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDcwOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D] near the worlds largest square knot. The race will traverse new sections of single track along Evergreen Lake with sections of open fields, double track, single track and few short road sections connecting trails for the sport and expert classes. Novice and Kids loops will be off-road and no road sections.
Novice loop [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_61PRLdlJSV7ABh7io4_IOBhY7rHTn_WB8P8KZfeDms/edit?usp=sharing]will be approximately 6-8 miles.
Sport loop [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12VE1C6k47xqWtu0EkrGe3aSehOXoHmXyNqoFlcsnJJY/edit?usp=sharing]will be approximately 14.75 miles.
Expert loop [https://docs.google.com/document/d/12VE1C6k47xqWtu0EkrGe3aSehOXoHmXyNqoFlcsnJJY/edit?usp=sharing] will be two loops of the Sport Loop.
There is a free kids race for those under the age of 12.
The Caboose event, is a non-competitive event in which riders can choose either the Novice or Sport/Expert courses, no awards will be given. We recommend those participating in this class to carry a cell phone and report on any issues related to mechanical issues which may prevent you from finishing in the allotted time.
Sport and Expert riders will need to pay attention to short sections of public roads that connect the trail systems. The roads will be open to all traffic during the event.
Races
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Novice Class
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (10:00AM CDT)
$32.80
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Sport Class
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (12:10PM CDT)
$32.80
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Expert Class
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th September 2025 (12:00PM CDT)
$38.10
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The Caboose
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 6th September 2025 (1:00PM CDT)
$27.50
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Kids Mtb-Under 12
Sat 6th September 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
Free
Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race
