Trail Mix
- Date Sun 4th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Rockford, Illinois
- Price $54.00 - $85.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Trail Mix event on Sunday, October 4th, 2026, in the beautiful Atwood Park Trail System, Rockford, Winnebago! This exciting event features two thrilling competitions: an off-road duathlon and a mountain bike race, catering to both seasoned athletes and enthusiastic newcomers.
Participants can choose from multiple distances, including the Trail Mix duathlon with a challenging 2-mile run, 10-mile bike, and a final 2-mile run, or the Half Mix duathlon with a shorter 2-mile run and 5-mile bike. Mountain biking enthusiasts can tackle either the competitive 20-mile course or the sport 10-mile course, all while enjoying the stunning natural scenery. With professional chip timing by Tri-3 Sports Timing, detailed course markings, and a vibrant atmosphere, this event promises to be a fantastic experience.
Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy delicious food from the Sizz n Fizz food truck and delightful ice cream from Dairyh'aus on-site! Plus, when you sign up for both a duathlon and a mountain bike race, you'll receive a 25% discount at checkout. With 100% of the proceeds going towards local
Participants can choose from multiple distances, including the Trail Mix duathlon with a challenging 2-mile run, 10-mile bike, and a final 2-mile run, or the Half Mix duathlon with a shorter 2-mile run and 5-mile bike. Mountain biking enthusiasts can tackle either the competitive 20-mile course or the sport 10-mile course, all while enjoying the stunning natural scenery. With professional chip timing by Tri-3 Sports Timing, detailed course markings, and a vibrant atmosphere, this event promises to be a fantastic experience.
Don't miss out on the chance to enjoy delicious food from the Sizz n Fizz food truck and delightful ice cream from Dairyh'aus on-site! Plus, when you sign up for both a duathlon and a mountain bike race, you'll receive a 25% discount at checkout. With 100% of the proceeds going towards local
Organiser's Description
Trail Mix is two events, an off-road duathlon and a mountain bike race, on the same day! Two distances for each event.
The Trail Mix duathlon is a 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run (individual or team of 2 people, 1 runner and 1 biker)
The Half Mix duathlon is a 2 mile run and 5 mile bike.
The Trail Mix Competitive mountain bike race is 20 miles
The Trail Mix Sport mountain bike race is 10 miles.
Sign up for both a duathlon and a mountain bike race and receive a 25% discount at checkout!
The run loop is at https://www.strava.com/segments/29916486 and goes clockwise. The bike loop is at https://www.strava.com/segments/32772773 and goes counter-clockwise. Both courses and transition will be thoroughly marked.
All of the events are at the Atwood Park Trail System, 7074 Rydberg Rd, Rockford, IL 61109. Both runs and the ride will be on the off-road trails. A mountain bike is strongly recommended. Sign up as an individual or a team consisting of 2 people. Professional chip timing by Tri-3 Sports Timing. Your entry includes a custom Purist water bottle, your choice of meal from Sizz n Fizz food truck, and ice cream from Dairyh"aus on site! There's not any packet pickup to worry about ahead of time. Pre-racing meeting for the duathlon will be at 8:45am. You must be checked in before then. The MTB course will be open for pre-riding at 11a with non race course trails open all day. Pre-race meeting at 11:45a. We will cap the total duathlon entries at 90 and the total mountain bike entries at 125. There is NOT race day sign up.
100% OF PROCEEDS FOR THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO FURTHER TRAIL BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE IN THE ROCKFORD AREA.
This event is co-hosted by Rock River Multisport and Rockford Area Mountain Biking Alliance. Artwork donated by Aaron Johnson of Aaron Branding at www.aaronbranding.com [https://aaronbranding.com/].
The Trail Mix duathlon is a 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, 2 mile run (individual or team of 2 people, 1 runner and 1 biker)
The Half Mix duathlon is a 2 mile run and 5 mile bike.
The Trail Mix Competitive mountain bike race is 20 miles
The Trail Mix Sport mountain bike race is 10 miles.
Sign up for both a duathlon and a mountain bike race and receive a 25% discount at checkout!
The run loop is at https://www.strava.com/segments/29916486 and goes clockwise. The bike loop is at https://www.strava.com/segments/32772773 and goes counter-clockwise. Both courses and transition will be thoroughly marked.
All of the events are at the Atwood Park Trail System, 7074 Rydberg Rd, Rockford, IL 61109. Both runs and the ride will be on the off-road trails. A mountain bike is strongly recommended. Sign up as an individual or a team consisting of 2 people. Professional chip timing by Tri-3 Sports Timing. Your entry includes a custom Purist water bottle, your choice of meal from Sizz n Fizz food truck, and ice cream from Dairyh"aus on site! There's not any packet pickup to worry about ahead of time. Pre-racing meeting for the duathlon will be at 8:45am. You must be checked in before then. The MTB course will be open for pre-riding at 11a with non race course trails open all day. Pre-race meeting at 11:45a. We will cap the total duathlon entries at 90 and the total mountain bike entries at 125. There is NOT race day sign up.
100% OF PROCEEDS FOR THE EVENT WILL BE DONATED TO FURTHER TRAIL BUILDING AND MAINTENANCE IN THE ROCKFORD AREA.
This event is co-hosted by Rock River Multisport and Rockford Area Mountain Biking Alliance. Artwork donated by Aaron Johnson of Aaron Branding at www.aaronbranding.com [https://aaronbranding.com/].
Races
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Individual Duathlon
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$59.30
OPENS 03 AUGThe course will be all off-road for approximately a 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, and 2 mile run. A mountain bike is strongly recommended. Professional chip timing and post-race meal are included. -
Team Relay
Incl. $5.80 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$85.80
OPENS 03 AUGThe course will be all off-road for approximately a 2 mile run, 10 mile bike, and 2 mile run. A mountain bike is strongly recommended. A team relay is 2 people, there is no longer a 3 person option. Runners on a team can be as young as 10 with parent permission. Professional chip timing and post-race meal are provided. -
Competitive Mountain Bike
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (12:00PM CDT)
$59.30
OPENS 03 AUGThis is a mountain bike race featuring 4 laps of a loop that covers all of the Atwood mountain bike trails in a counter-clockwise direction. Professional chip timing and post-race meal are provided. There will be awards for overall first, second, and third place for both men's and women's categories. -
Sport Mountain Bike
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (12:01PM CDT)
$54.00
OPENS 03 AUGThis is a mountain bike race featuring 2 laps of a loop that covers all of the Atwood mountain bike trails in a counter-clockwise direction. Professional chip timing and post-race meal are provided. It will start immediately after the Competitive race starts. -
Half-Mix Duathlon
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sun 4th October 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$54.00
OPENS 03 AUGThe course will be all off-road for approximately a 2 mile run and a 5 mile bike. A mountain bike is strongly recommended. Professional chip timing and post-race meal are included.
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