Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race

  • Date Sat 29th August 2026
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Hudson, Illinois
  • Price Free - $38.10
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of mountain biking at the Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race on Saturday, August 29, 2026! This thrilling event will take place at the West Main Parking Lot, easily accessible via I-39 Evergreen Lake exit. Participants can look forward to a variety of race distances tailored for all skill levels. The Novice Class kicks off at 10:00 AM with two exciting 4-mile loops, perfect for those new to the sport. At 11:15 AM, the Sport Class will tackle three challenging 4.5-mile loops, while the Expert Class takes the stage at approximately 1:00 PM, conquering four technical 4.5-mile loops.

Young riders can also join the fun with a youth competition starting at 9:00 AM, featuring time trial runs on a skills course. All participants will be competing for coveted MSG medals, with cash prizes for the top male and female expert riders. Don’t miss the unique Caboose non-competitive event, where riders can predict their loop times and win exciting gift cards! With refreshments available throughout the day and a post-race gathering at the Green Gables beer garden, the Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race promises to be an

Organiser's Description

Course Maps: [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C55NJZK5C_q0uSE2p_2eaHYtsVFgBq_aPVMtz9IoDEc/edit?usp=sharing]

UPDATE: CORBAs Mud, Sweat and Gears MTB race information update. Due to several factors, we are moving the race venue to the West Main Parking Lot. Take I-39 Evergreen Lake exit, and follow Hwy 8 to the parking lot. Avoid taking the I-39 Hudson exit, as there is a road closure from this exit.

Registration and Packet Pickup will be Saturday Morning starting. We will not hold an early packet pickup on Friday night at the park. We have adequate staffing to get you checked in on Saturday morning. Course markings will consist of signs, cones, red streamers and paint on trails heads. Fisherman's trail to 6, and cascades down to trail 1 and back to the start.

The Novice Class will start at 10:00 AM and consist of two 4 mile loops, with a good mix of single track as well as wide double track for ample room for passing. MSG medals for top 3 in male and female categories.

The youth competition will be the same as last year, time trial runs on the skills course just west of the spillway and will start at 9:00 AM. Families that have kids competing in the youth MSG, and are also competing in the Novice class, please let the race organizers know upon arrival. We can check you in at this location and we can prioritize your childs time trials so you can get back to the 10:00 AM start

Sport Class will start at 11:15 AM and will consist of three 4.5 mile loops with technical sections of Comlara trails. MSG medals for top 3 in male and female categories. 13.5 miles total.

Expert Class will start at approximately 1:00 PM, once all sport riders have finished. Experts will complete four 4.5 mile loops with technical sections as the Sport class. Cash purse for top three male and female. 18 miles total.

Those wanting to ride in the Caboose non-competitive event have the option to start 1 minute behind the Novice class, or upon the third lap of the last place expert rider. The Caboose riders predicting their loop time closest to the minute, will receive a gift card. Watches and time keeping devices are prohibited for those riders going for the prediction award. Caboose riders will follow the novice route and can do one or two loops.

Awards upon completion of the events. Will have refreshments snacks throughout the morning and afternoon. Post race get together at Green Gables beer garden.

Races

  • Novice Class

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 29th August 2026 (10:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    Race Location West Parking lot
  • Sport Class

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 29th August 2026 (11:15AM CDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    Race Location West Parking lot
  • Expert Class

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 29th August 2026 (1:00PM CDT)

    $38.10

    CLOSED
    Race Location West Parking lot
  • The Caboose

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    Sat 29th August 2026 (10:05AM CDT)

    $27.50

    CLOSED
    Race Location West Parking lot
  • Kids Mtb-Under 12

    Sat 29th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)

    Free

    CLOSED
    Skills course, just west of the Comlara/Evergreen Lake Spillway.

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Location

Comlara Park Mountain Bike Trails 4 miles west of I-39 via County Road #8. Go past Evergreen Lake Park entrance, continue west., Hudson, 61748, IL, United States

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