Illiniwek Abermination 2024

Registration

Preregister online through BikeReg. Online registration closes Thursday May 2^nd at 5:00 PM. Register early to lock in the best price. Online entry fees increase Monday April 28^th @ 11:00 pm and Day-Of fees increases further. See table below for entry fee breakdown.

Race Course

The course consists of a 5 mile loop of wooded singletrack on the Mississippi River bluffs at Illiniwek Forest Preserve in Hampton, IL. These trails are jam packed with flowing corners, large berms, and ripping descents that are sure to please riders of all skill levels! There are also multiple sections of doubletrack per lap to make passing easier. The race course will be marked and available for pre-riding early Saturday moring before the event.

Directions

The park is located just North of Hampton, IL on IL-84 or 2.2 miles west (downriver) of I-80 on IL-84 (take the first/last exit entering/exiting Illinois). Trailhead, Sign-up, and Start/Finish area will be located in the large grass field across from the campground/river side of the park. The main race areas should be easily visible from IL-84.

Parking

Racer and spectator parking will be located in the grass field adjacent the main festivities. Look for signs posted along the highway and park entrance to direct traffic.

Swag

If you are a local business and would like to donate door prizes or swag get in touch.

Kids Race

A kids race will be held at 11:30am. The course will be a short loop of nontechnical doubletrack trail and grass field near the start/finish line. All kids 9 and under are encouraged to participate. There are no restrictions on bike type. Registration is required but entry is free.

Weather & Trail Closures

This event is dependent on trail conditions and may require rescheduling if we get a lot of rain before the race. Rain date is TBD. As the event date approaches we will post weather updates and announce any delays or cancellations by 6AM on the day of the event. The trails at Illiniwek handle rain very well and dry quickly so rain events late in the week may not be a problem.

Volunteers

It takes a small army of people working behind the scenes to make sure this event runs smoothly. If you would like to help out, we'll be posting informaiton closer to the event on the forums or stop by the day of the event to sign up.

On Site Camping

Illiniwek has a large campground featuring primitive tent and modern sites with water/electric hookups and a shower house. Come Friday night to preride the course, spend the night, and don't worry about getting up early for the drive.

Questions

If you have any questions feel free to contact us trough these following methods:

• racedirector@qcforc.org
• Contact Form