Race Results Posted Here
Registration
Register online through USA Cycling. Pre-register and save a few bucks while making things much smoother for yourself and registration volunteers. See below for price breakdown and note a $10 1-day USAC license is required for non-license holders. On race day, registration opens at 7:00 am and closes 45 minutes before each race begins. Online registration closes Friday May 3rd at 10PM.
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 Saturday afternoon 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.Racers on the wood.
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 around noon. 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 for insurance purposes but 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. If the worst happens, the rain date is Sunday June 2nd with all times remaining the same. 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.
On Site Camping
Illiniwek has a large campground featuring primitive tent and modern sites with water/electric hookups and a shower house. Come on Saturday to preride the course, spend the night, and don't worry about getting up early for the drive. There will be a group of FORCers staying near the main entrance of the campground. Stop by and say hi.
Food
The Big Black Box food truck will be on site from 9-3pm serving a variety of different foods and drinks. Click here to view their menu. There are also a few places in downtown Hampton that sell sandwiches, pizza, and drinks.
Questions
If you have any questions feel free to contact us trough these following methods:Race Timetable and Information
Racing Class | Start Time | Distance | Awards | Payouts | Age Divisions | Entry Fee Pre-reg|Day-of |
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Novice (Cat 3) ♂ | ♀ | 9:00 am | 9:02 am | 2 Laps [10 mi] |
Top 3: Trophies, Age div.: Medals | None | 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ | <$20|$301 |
Juniors | 9:04 am | 1 Lap [5 mi] |
Medals | None | 10-14, 15-18 | <Free!1 |
Kids Race2 | 12:00 pm | 0.25 mi | T.B.D. | None | 9 and under | Free |
Sport (Cat 2) ♂ | ♀ | 10:45 am | 10:47 am | 3 Laps [15 mi] |
Top 3: Cash, Age div.: Medals | Cash [$30,20,10] | 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ | $25|$351 |
Expert (Cat 1) ♂ | 1:00 pm | 5 Laps [25 mi] |
Top 5 overall | Cash [$100/80/60/40/20]3 | All Ages | $25|35 |
Expert (Cat 1) ♀ | 1:02 pm | 4 Laps [20 mi] |
Top 5 overall | Cash [$100/80/60/40/20]3 | All Ages | $25|35 |
Comp | 1:04 pm | 4 Laps [20 mi] |
Top 3 overall | Cash [$40/30/20]4 | All Ages | $25|$351 |
A mandatory riders meeting will be held at the starting line 10 minutes before each race starts. 1: Riders without annual USAC License must purchase 1-day license for an additional $10. 2: Kids race is just for fun and not part of the race series. Scoring will not be recorded. 3: Total payouts capped at 100% of field entry fees or listed amounts; whichever is smaller. 4: Total payouts capped at 50% of field entry fees or listed amounts; whichever is smaller.
Lap mileage is approximate and subject to change based on course conditions.
This race is part of the Illinois State Championship Race Series and the Iowa Mountain Bike Championship Series.
The Illiniwek Abermination is a USAC sanctioned event. All rules and regulations apply