2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM
2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM is a road cycling race on July 26 – August 23, 2026 in Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL, with entry fees from $25 to $55.
- Date
- July 26 – August 23, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$55
- Sport
- Road Cycling
From the Organizer
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!
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
Special categories (Pursuit Solo only)
Single Speed
Fat Bike
Clydesdale (over 220 lbs, men's race only)
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!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day 1
Sunday, 7/26
High
91°
Low
72°
Mostly sunny
Race Day 2
Monday, 7/27
High
91°
Low
71°
Slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Race Day 3
Tuesday, 7/28
High
87°
Low
68°
Mostly sunny
Host City
About Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs, IL
Nearest Airport
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 7 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
3
Days to train
- Race
- 2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM
- Date
- July 26 – August 23, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Carpentersville-Hoffman Estates-Willow Springs than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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2026 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM
Jul 26, 2026