Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Distance
- Novice Class · Sport Class · Expert Class & more
From the Organizer
Mud Sweat & Gears is a mountain bike race held at the Comlara park trail system.
The MSG Mountain XC style event will be held at Comlara park boat launch near the worlds largest square knot. The race will traverse new sections of single track along Evergreen Lake with sections of open fields, double track, single track and few short road sections connecting trails for the sport and expert classes. Novice and Kids loops will be off-road and no road sections.
Novice loop will be approximately 6-8 miles.
Sport loop will be approximately 14.75 miles. Please Review the course guide, related to road sections. Follow rules of the road on your bike.
Expert loop will be two loops of the Sport Loop.
There is a free kids race for those under the age of 12.
The Caboose event, is a non-competitive event in which riders can choose either the Novice or Sport/Expert courses, no awards will be given. We recommend those participating in this class to carry a cell phone and report on any issues related to mechanical issues which may prevent you from finishing in the allotted time.
Sport and Expert riders will need to pay attention to short sections of public roads that connect the trail systems. The roads will be open to all traffic during the event.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Normal 4ne, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hudson, IL
Elevation
753 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 10 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 103 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race
- Date
- August 29, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race?
- Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race is a mountain bike race held in Hudson, Illinois on August 29, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more mountain bike races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Hudson, Illinois at 13001 Recreation Area Dr, Hudson, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race
Aug 29, 2026