2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM

Sunday, July 26, 2026 • Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL
Registration Open
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When is 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM?

2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM takes place on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL.

What distances does 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM offer?

2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM offers 48 events: Paul Douglas Pursuit - Kids' Race (FREE - approx. 0.5 mi), Palos Meltdown - Kids' Race (FREE - 0.5 mi), Raceway Rally - Kids' Race (FREE - approx. 0.5 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB), Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (approx. 3 mi), Palos Meltdown - First Timers (approx. 3 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (approx. 3 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - First Timers (approx. 3 mi), Raceway Rally - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (approx. 3 mi), Raceway Rally - First Timers (approx. 3 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (approx. 5 mi), Raceway Rally - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (approx. 5 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Novice Men (approx. 5 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Juniors (approx. 5 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Novice Women (approx. 5 mi), Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (approx. 6 mi), Raceway Rally - Novice Women (approx. 6 mi), Raceway Rally - Juniors (approx. 6 mi), Raceway Rally - Novice Men (approx. 6 mi), Palos Meltdown - Novice Women (approx. 8 mi), Palos Meltdown - Juniors (approx. 8 mi), Palos Meltdown - Novice Men (approx. 8 mi), Raceway Rally - Sport Women (approx. 10 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Sport Men (approx. 10 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Sport Women (approx. 10 mi), Raceway Rally - Sport Men (approx. 10 mi), Palos Meltdown - Sport Men (approx. 12 mi), Palos Meltdown - Sport Women (approx. 12 mi), Raceway Rally - Comp Women (approx. 15 mi), Raceway Rally - Comp Men (approx. 15 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Comp Women (approx. 20 mi), Palos Meltdown - Comp Women (approx. 20 mi), Raceway Rally - Expert Women (approx. 20 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Comp Men (approx. 20 mi), Palos Meltdown - Comp Men (approx. 20 mi), Raceway Rally - Expert Men (approx. 20 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Expert Men (approx. 30 mi), Palos Meltdown - Expert Women (approx. 30 mi), Palos Meltdown - Expert Men (approx. 30 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - Expert Women (approx. 30 mi), Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Solo, Paul Douglas Pursuit - 3 Hour Solo, Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Duo (2 Person Team), Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Solo, Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Quad (4 Person Team), Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Team of Four, Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Duo (2 Person Team), Paul Douglas Pursuit - 3 Hour Duo (2 Person Team).

Event Distance Price
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Kids' Race (FREE - approx. 0.5 mi) 0.5 mi $0.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Kids' Race (FREE - 0.5 mi) 0.5 mi $0.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Kids' Race (FREE - approx. 0.5 mi) 0.5 mi $0.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) 2.8 mi $25.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (approx. 3 mi) 3.0 mi $25.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - First Timers (approx. 3 mi) 3.0 mi $25.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (approx. 3 mi) 3.0 mi $25.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - First Timers (approx. 3 mi) 3.0 mi $25.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (approx. 3 mi) 3.0 mi $25.00 Register
Raceway Rally - First Timers (approx. 3 mi) 3.0 mi $25.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (approx. 5 mi) 5.0 mi $25.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (approx. 5 mi) 5.0 mi $25.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Novice Men (approx. 5 mi) 5.0 mi $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Juniors (approx. 5 mi) 5.0 mi $35.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Novice Women (approx. 5 mi) 5.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (approx. 6 mi) 6.0 mi $25.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Novice Women (approx. 6 mi) 6.0 mi $45.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Juniors (approx. 6 mi) 6.0 mi $35.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Novice Men (approx. 6 mi) 6.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Novice Women (approx. 8 mi) 8.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Juniors (approx. 8 mi) 8.0 mi $35.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Novice Men (approx. 8 mi) 8.0 mi $45.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Sport Women (approx. 10 mi) 10.0 mi $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Sport Men (approx. 10 mi) 10.0 mi $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Sport Women (approx. 10 mi) 10.0 mi $45.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Sport Men (approx. 10 mi) 10.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Sport Men (approx. 12 mi) 12.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Sport Women (approx. 12 mi) 12.0 mi $45.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Comp Women (approx. 15 mi) 15.0 mi $45.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Comp Men (approx. 15 mi) 15.0 mi $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Comp Women (approx. 20 mi) 20.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Comp Women (approx. 20 mi) 20.0 mi $45.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Expert Women (approx. 20 mi) 20.0 mi $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Comp Men (approx. 20 mi) 20.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Comp Men (approx. 20 mi) 20.0 mi $45.00 Register
Raceway Rally - Expert Men (approx. 20 mi) 20.0 mi $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Expert Men (approx. 30 mi) 30.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Expert Women (approx. 30 mi) 30.0 mi $45.00 Register
Palos Meltdown - Expert Men (approx. 30 mi) 30.0 mi $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - Expert Women (approx. 30 mi) 30.0 mi $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Solo $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 3 Hour Solo $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Duo (2 Person Team) $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Solo $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Quad (4 Person Team) $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 6 Hour Team of Four $260.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 9 Hour Duo (2 Person Team) $45.00 Register
Paul Douglas Pursuit - 3 Hour Duo (2 Person Team) $130.00 Register

How much does 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM cost?

Registration for 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM starts at $0.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM held?

2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM is held in Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL at 9600 Wolf Rd.

About 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM

Welcome to the 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM

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! 
Register Now — From $0.00

Awards Details

2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM

 

AWARDS INFORMATION - Raceway Rally and Palos Meltown


Awards are given by Class

·        Adaptive Short Course:  Top 3 M/F Overall

·        Adaptive Long Course:  Top 3 M/F Overall

·        First Timers:  Top 3 M/F Overall, Top 3 M/F in each Age Group (10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

·        Juniors:  Top 3 M/F Overall, Top 3 M/F in each Age Group (10 and under, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18)

·        Novice Men: Top 3 M Overall, Top 3 M in each Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Top 3 M Fat Bike, Top 3 M SS

·        Novice Women: Top 3 F Overall, Top 3 F in each Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Top 3 F Fat Bike, Top 3 F SS

·        Sport Men: Top 3 M Overall, Top 3 M in each Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Top 3 M Fat Bike, Top 3 M SS, Top 3 M Clydesdale

·        Sport Women: Top 3 F Overall, Top 3 F in each Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Top 3 F Fat Bike, Top 3 F SS

·        Comp Men: Top 3 M Overall, Top 3 M in each Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Top 3 M Fat Bike, Top 3 M SS

·        Comp Women: Top 3 F Overall, Top 3 F in each Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Top 3 F Fat Bike, Top 3 F SS

·        Pro/Expert Men: Top 3 M Overall, Top 3 M in each Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Top 3 M SS

·        Pro/Expert Women: Top 3 F Overall, Top 3 F in each Age Group (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+), Top 3 F SS

Cash Award Prizes at each Race are given by Class

·        Eligible Classes: Comp Men, Comp Women, Pro/Expert Men, Pro/Expert Women

·        The number of cash award winners will be determined by the number of registrants.  Requirements are based on the number of racers registered, rather than participating, to allow for reduced turnout resulting from unforeseen circumstances.

          o   0-4 registrants for a given class: No Cash Awards

          o   5-9 registrants for a given class:  Cash Award for 1st Place

          o   10+ registrants for a given class: Cash Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place


AWARDS INFORMATION - Paul Douglas Pursuit


Refer to:  https://runsignup.com/Race/PalosMeltdown/Page-45

 

All awards are subject to change without notice at Race Director discretion.

 

Chicago Area Mountain Bikers (CAMBr)

Chicago Area Mountain Bikers (CAMBr) is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization of hundreds of riders who work to ensure that mountain bikers have diverse and challenging local opportunities to enjoy their sport. Our members have donated thousands of work hours to build and improve area trails.  The CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series is a key source of funds in CAMBr's annual budget, as well as a focal point for local riders to get together and share their love of the sport.

CAMBr's mission is to educate bicyclists, promote responsible trail use, prevent trail closings, and maintain and build multi-use natural surface singletrack and freeride cycling opportunities in the Chicago area. CAMBr seeks to promote trail and freeride bicycling through stewardship, environmental and social responsibility, education, and a spirit of cooperation among all trail users, the conservation community, and governing bodies.

Regardless of whether you're a mountain biker, trail runner, hiker, or equestrian enthusiast, if you frequent the natural surface trails across Chicagoland, you've directly experienced the positive impact of CAMBr's efforts. Your backing is what enables us to persist in our mission of advocacy, trail expansion, and fostering responsible trail etiquette.

Please consider joining CAMBr, volunteering at a workday, or donating.  Visit www.cambr.org for more information on all this plus our trails, trail condition reports, and much more.

How to Register for the Team Relay at Paul Douglas

Fill out the initial registration screens with your personal information as "Registrant #1".  Only use "Registrant #2" if you are registering a minor for the same event, on whose behalf you will be signing the waiver.

After the waiver screen, you will have the option of either joining an existing team, or creating a new one.  Whoever creates the team will set a password that will be used by the other team members.  Each racer will register separately.  We recommend forming a team "offline", choosing a team name, electing a team captain, and then having the team captain register first.

To access Duo or Quad Mixed or Female, select "Duo" or "Quad" on the initial registration screen.  As soon as the first female racer joins the team, it will be automatically designated as Mixed.  If all team members are female, then the team will automatically be designated as Female.

Palos Meltdown

Palos Meltdown Information

The Event
The Palos Meltdown is the third and final race in the Series.  With racing for all ages and abilities, this historic event draws riders from all over the region.  The race is held within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County's Palos Forest Preserves, on an extensive singletrack trail system built and maintained by CAMBr, just half an hour outside of Chicago. The trails are flowy, fun, and built with all levels of rider in mind. The event strives to keep a fun family atmosphere while providing a both challenging and fun race experience for first timers to the seasoned elite athlete.

Packet Pickup
Racers can pick up their number plate and shirt (if you ordered one) at Pulaski Woods (start-finish location) on Saturday August 22, from 11 AM until 3 PM, or on Sunday August 10 (race day) from 7:00 AM onward at the big CAMBr tent next to the finish line.  We recommend Saturday to beat the crowds!

Race Color Scheme


Race Day Schedule - Subject to Change

Series Racers
Depending on the size of the field, Series racers in the Novice, Sport, Comp and Expert races may be called up to the front at the starting line.  "Series racers" refers to racers who are registered for all three races in the Series.

Special Categories

Fat Bike is only available in the Novice, Sport, and Comp races.
Single Speed is only available in the Novice, Sport, Comp, and Pro/Expert races
Clydesdale (riders over 220 lbs) is only available in the Sport race.

Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB)
Strictly for riders with mobility impairments.  E-assist permitted for this race only.

Cash Prizes
See https://runsignup.com/Race/PalosMeltdown/Page/Awards

Here's a video of last year's race:

Palos Meltdown Map - First Timers / Adaptive Short & Long Course

Here's the map for the First Timers' and Adaptive courses!  Please study them carefully BUT please don't ride unless trails are marked green or yellow on Trailbot!

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Cook County Forest Preserve rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Palos are two-way and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers, and equestrians.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE, INCLUDING TRAIL WORKERS WITH EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY ON THE TRAIL.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Please check conditions on Trailbot or at www.cambr.org/trails_and_conditions.php before riding.


Palos Meltdown Map - Juniors / Novice / Sport / Comp / Expert

Here's the map for the Novice/Juniors, Sport, Comp and Expert courses!  Please study them carefully BUT please don't ride unless trails are marked green or yellow on Trailbot!

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Cook County Forest Preserve rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Palos are two-way and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers, and equestrians.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE, INCLUDING TRAIL WORKERS WITH EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY ON THE TRAIL.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Please check conditions on Trailbot or at https://www.cambr.org/trails_and_conditions.php before riding.


Palos Meltdown Map - Rain Contingency Route

We will publish the 2025 course maps about 2 weeks prior to race day

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Cook County Forest Preserve rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Palos are two-way and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers, and equestrians.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE, INCLUDING TRAIL WORKERS WITH EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY ON THE TRAIL.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Please check conditions on Trailbot before riding.

Palos Meltdown Start-Finish Area

Map indicating starting positions, routes for the start, finish, and laps (comp/expert), and of course the photo opportunity at the finish under the wooden arch.

Paul Douglas Information

The Event
This is the 4th year of the Paul Douglas Pursuit, and this year's race is going to be very different!  The race will follow a 3, 6, and 9-hour endurance/relay format, with opportunities for teams as well as solo riders.  Sign up today and get ready to have an absolute blast!

This is a spectator friendly venue, so bring the whole family along to cheer you on!  Paul Douglas Woods is located in Hoffman Estates, IL just 2 miles north west of Woodfield Mall and just off of I-90 on Central Rd. and only 30 miles from downtown Chicago. 

Packet Pickup
Racers can pick up their racer packet on Saturday August 8, from 12 PM until 3 PM, at Crank Revolution (https://www.crankrevolution.com/), 1636 W. Algonquin Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. Race day packet pickup on Sunday is at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve (Race Day Site) from 7:30AM onward.  We recommend Saturday to beat the crowds!

Parking
One vehicle per team, please!  This way all teams will have a place to convene when they're not racing, and a place to go just in case of severe weather.  There will be limited parking at the Grassy Ridge Meadow lot, with additional parking at DMG MORI USA and BIG DAISHOWA Inc off of S. Freeman Rd.  There will be parking signs at all the parking entrances and additional signs leading to them. There will also be racer, spectator, and volunteer signs leading to the main event area.

Race Day Schedule and Categories


Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB)
Adaptive riders will follow a course on the west side of the preserve.  Strictly for riders with mobility impairments. E-assist permitted for this race only.

Paul Douglas Pursuit

Paul Douglas Pursuit Map - Adaptive Short & Long Course - 2025

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Cook County Forest Preserve rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Paul Douglas are directional and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers. Depending on the day of the week, runners and hikers go the opposite direction of cyclists.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE, INCLUDING TRAIL WORKERS WITH EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY ON THE TRAIL.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Paul Douglas Pursuit Map - First Timers - 2025

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Cook County Forest Preserve rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Paul Douglas are directional and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers. Depending on the day of the week, runners and hikers go the opposite direction of cyclists.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE, INCLUDING TRAIL WORKERS WITH EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY ON THE TRAIL.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Paul Douglas Pursuit Map - Juniors / Novice - 2025

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Cook County Forest Preserve rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Paul Douglas are directional and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers. Depending on the day of the week, runners and hikers go the opposite direction of cyclists.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE, INCLUDING TRAIL WORKERS WITH EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY ON THE TRAIL.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

PLEASE NOTE:  In order to maximize the distance for the Novice and Junior racers, the course does not follow the typical Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday OR Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday directions.

Paul Douglas Pursuit Map - Sport / Comp / Expert - 2025

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Cook County Forest Preserve rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Paul Douglas are directional and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers. Depending on the day of the week, runners and hikers go the opposite direction of cyclists.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE, INCLUDING TRAIL WORKERS WITH EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY ON THE TRAIL.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

 

Paul Douglas Pursuit Site Layout and Parking Map

Paul Douglas Relay/Endurance Rules

The following definitions and rules are in addition to the published rules applicable to all races in the Series.
 
Each Event shall end at the stated End Time. Any lap in progress at the End Time shall not be counted towards a Solo rider or Team's total laps.
 
Solo - A single individual races for the duration of their respective Event.  
Duo Open - Any combination of two (2) riders race as a Team.
Duo Mixed - One man and one woman race as a Team.
Quad Open - Any combination of four (4) riders race as a Team.
Quad Mixed - A Team of four (4) rider consisting of not more than three (3) men, and at least one (1) woman.

Each Team shall name a Captain. The Captain shall familiarize themself with the race course and all race rules, and shall ensure that their team members are also familiar with the course and rules. The Captain shall be present at the starting point ten minutes prior to the Start Time of their Team's Event for reminders and final instructions.
 
No individual shall be substituted for any registered participant. The original individual rider registered for the solo race, or group of riders registered as a Team, shall complete the entire Event.

Duo/Quad - No rider shall complete more than one lap in excess of any other member of their Team, except in the case of a rider being unable to complete their Event. In such cases, a rider deemed unable to complete their Event shall be evaluated by on-site medics, and shall not re-enter the Event. 

Placement shall be in the following order, starting with the First Place Solo rider or Team in each Event and Participation Category:

- The Solo rider or Team that completes the most full laps before the End Time of their respective Event, followed by the Solo rider or Team that completes the next highest number of full laps.
- In the event that two Solo Riders, or two Teams, complete the same number of laps before the End Time of their respective Event, the Solo rider or Team that completed their final lap earliest shall be placed higher than the other.

Each racer shall be responsible for their race plate, equipped with an RFID tag.  Racers shall take due care to avoid accidentally triggering the timing pads at the start-finish area and on the course.
 
A single monetary prize shall be awarded to the first, second, and third-placed Solo rider and Team in each Participation Category, in each Event. Winning teams shall be responsible for the division of a monetary prize among the members of the team. For purposes of clarity, a total of not more than thirty-six (36) separate monetary prizes shall be awarded.
 
A medal or equivalent non-monetary prize shall be awarded to the first, second, and third-placed man and woman Solo rider in each Participation Category and Event, and to each member of each first, second, and third-placed Team in each Participation Category and event.

Race Photos

CAMBr thanks the following photographers for their support of the race series!  Please allow time after the races are over for them to sort through and tag their photos - it is a huge task.

Michael Campbell Photography https://www.mcampbellphoto.com/
Lauri Novak Photography: https://laurinovak.com/
Butchie Impelido: https://bimpelido.myportfolio.com/

Race Results

2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Results
2026 Raceway Rally: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3563 
2026 Paul Douglas Pursuit: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3562  
2026 Palos Meltdown: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3561   

2025 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Results
2025 Raceway Rally: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3282 
2025 Paul Douglas Pursuit: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3281 
2025 Palos Meltdown: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3300  
2025 Series Scoring Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3283 

2024 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Results
2024 Raceway Rally: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3089 
2024 Paul Douglas Pursuit: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3108 
2024 Palos Meltdown: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3115 
2024 Series Scoring Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=3120

2023 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Results
2023 Raceway Rally: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2907 
2023 Palos Meltdown: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2908 
2023 Paul Douglas Pursuit: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2909 
2023 Series Scoring Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2958

2011-2022 Palos Meltdown Results
2022 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2725 
2021 Results: No Race
2020 Results: No Race
2019 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=2182 
2018 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=1964 
2017 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=1704 
2016 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=1500 
2015 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=1233 
2014 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=909 
2013 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=626 
2012 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=477 
2011 Results: https://www.ItsRaceTime.com/Results.aspx?ID=239  

Race Shirts

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 June 22 to allow time for printing and shipping!

To order a shirt click the following link: 

https://cambr-chicagoland-race-series-2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Racer Handbook

Racers should read and understand the Racer Handbook and other materials on this website.

Raceway Rally

The Event
CAMBr’s 2026 mountain bike race series will be kicking off with the 4th annual Raceway Rally on July 26. Part of a three-race series including the Paul Douglas Pursuit and the Palos Meltdown, the Raceway Rally will test your riding skills over some of the best single-track trails in the Midwest. This is a spectator-friendly venue so bring the whole family along to cheer you on! Raceway Woods is conveniently located in Carpentersville, IL just 2 miles north of I-90 on Rt. 31 and only 40 miles from downtown Chicago. There are race categories for everyone. Sign up today and get ready to have an absolute blast! 

Packet Pickup
Racers can pick up their racer packet on Saturday July 25, from 12 PM until 3 PM, at Main Street Bicycles (https://mainstbicycles.com/), 39 East Main Street, Carpentersville, IL 60110.  Race day packet pickup on Sunday is from 7:30AM onward.  We recommend Saturday to beat the crowds!

Parking
Parking maps will be posted 2 weeks before the Race, June 29. There will be parking signs at all the parking entrances and additional signs leading to them. There will also be racer, spectator, and volunteer signs leading to the main event area.

Race Color Scheme
We will be using the following color scheme to differentiate the various categories and courses:
 

Race Day Schedule


 
Note – Award Presentation times are approximate times

Special Categories:
Fat Bike is only available in the Novice, Sport, and Comp races.
Single Speed is only available in the Novice, Sport, Comp, and Pro/Expert races
Clydesdale is only available in the Sport race. 

Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB)
Strictly for riders with mobility impairments.  E-assist permitted for this race only

Cash Prizes
See https://runsignup.com/Race/PalosMeltdown/Page/Awards

Raceway Rally Information

The Event
CAMBr’s 2026 mountain bike race series will be kicking off with the 4th annual Raceway Rally on July 26. Part of a three-race series including the Paul Douglas Pursuit and the Palos Meltdown, the Raceway Rally will test your riding skills over some of the best single-track trails in the Midwest. This is a spectator-friendly venue so bring the whole family along to cheer you on! Raceway Woods is conveniently located in Carpentersville, IL just 2 miles north of I-90 on Rt. 31 and only 40 miles from downtown Chicago. There are race categories for everyone. Sign up today and get ready to have an absolute blast! 

Packet Pickup
Racers can pick up their racer packet on Saturday July 25, from 12 PM until 3 PM, at Main Street Bicycles (https://mainstbicycles.com/), 39 East Main Street, Carpentersville, IL 60110.  Race day packet pickup on Sunday is from 7:30AM onward, at the race site.  We recommend Saturday to beat the crowds!

Parking
Parking maps will be posted about 2 weeks before the race. There will be parking signs at all the parking entrances and additional signs leading to them. There will also be racer, spectator, and volunteer signs leading to the main event area.

Race Color Scheme
We will be using the following color scheme to differentiate the various categories and courses:


Race Day Schedule

Note – Award Presentation times are approximate times

Special Categories:

Fat Bike is only available in the Novice, Sport, and Comp races.
Single Speed is only available in the Novice, Sport, Comp, and Pro/Expert races
Clydesdale is only available in the Sport race.

Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB)
Strictly for riders with mobility impairments.  E-assist permitted for this race only

Cash Prizes
See https://runsignup.com/Race/PalosMeltdown/Page/Awards

Raceway Rally Map - Adaptive Short & Long Course - 2025

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Kane County Forest Preserve and Dundee Township rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Raceway are two-way and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers, and equestrians.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Raceway Rally Map - First Timers Course - 2025

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Kane County Forest Preserve and Dundee Township rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Raceway are two-way and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers, and equestrians.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Raceway Rally Map - Juniors / Novice Course - 2025

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Kane County Forest Preserve and Dundee Township rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Raceway are two-way and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers, and equestrians.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Raceway Rally Map - Sport / Comp / Expert Course - 2025

IMPORTANT:  Course maps are published for informational purposes only, for registered racers only.  Kane County Forest Preserve and Dundee Township rules prohibit speed training outside of the scheduled race day.  All trails at Raceway are two-way and open to multiple user groups including cyclists, runners, hikers, and equestrians.  EXPECT THE TRAILS TO BE BUSY DURING THE RUN-UP TO THE RACE.  NON-RACE TRAFFIC SHOULD AVOID THE TRAILS ON RACE DAY FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL.

Raceway Rally Site Layout and Parking Map

Switch Events

If you are already registered and would like to switch waves, please follow these steps.  The deadline for switching waves is Friday of race week.

  • Click on this link which will open in a new window
  • In Upcoming Races, find CAMBr Chicago Race Series and click Manage Registration
  • In menu click TRANSFER EVENT
  • Click START TRANSFER
  • Select a New Event
  • Finish all steps and COMPLETE REGISTRATION.

Meltdown Parking Map

IMPORTANT:  Be advised, the intersection of Route 171 (Archer Avenue) and 95th Street may be closed for construction on race day, in which case all traffic will need to arrive and depart via 95th Street (from the east). Please plan accordingly and allow extra time.

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