2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM
About the Event
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!
The 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM brings an exciting 4.8K, 8K, 9.7K, 16.1K, 32.2K, 24.1K, 0.8K, 4.5K, 6.4K, 2.4K, 12.9K, 19.3K, 48.3K to Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, Illinois on July 26, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Races Offered
Cycling
Raceway Rally - First Timers (approx. 3 mi)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Approx. 0.5 miles (may be subject to change)
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB - approx. 3 miles)
Paul Douglas Pursuit - First Timers (approx. 4 miles)
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)
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)
Approx. 1.5 miles (may be subject to change)
Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (approx. 6 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - First Timers (approx. 3 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (approx. 3 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Novice Men (approx. 8 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Novice Women (approx. 8 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Juniors (approx. 8 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Sport Men (approx. 12 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Sport Women (approx. 12 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Expert Men (approx. 30 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Expert Women (approx. 30 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Comp Men (approx. 20 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Comp Women (approx. 20 mi)
Distance may be subject to change.
Palos Meltdown - Kids' Race (FREE - 0.5 mi)
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.
About Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs
2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM takes place in Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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