Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race
Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race is a mountain bike race on August 29, 2026 in Hudson, IL, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- August 29, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Mountain Bike
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, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hudson, IL
City 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
From Endurance Grid
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37
Days to train
- Race
- Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race
- Date
- August 29, 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.
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.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros.
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Mountain biking rewards skill as much as fitness.
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Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race
Aug 29, 2026