The Jelly Roll
- Date
- October 4, 2026
- Distance
- LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 4-5 · LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 6-7 · LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 8-9 & more
From the Organizer
Eagle Rock Shredders will be hosting The Jelly Roll at Elk City Lake on Sunday, October 4th.
Racers will be racing on the Eagle Rock MTB Trails located at the Elk City State Park. The course is approximately 7-miles in length. The terrain varies from flat and grassy to steep and rocky. Depending on category, racers will be racing 7, 14 or 21 miles.
This race is part of our "2-Days of Bike Awesomeness". Day 1, Saturday, Oct 3rd kicks off with our 3rd annual "Old School BMX Bike Show & Swap", followed up with our famous "Slow Roll" group ride, then finishing the night out with a live band. All of which is free to the public and is held at the Riverside Park & Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Independence, KS.
The Eagle Rock Shredders (ERS) is a small non-profit group that builds and maintains biking and hiking trails. Some of these volunteers can also be found racing competitively across Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. If you have an interest in becoming an ERS volunteer or want to learn how you can help, come meet them at either event. You can also follow ERS on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/EagleRockShredders.
✅ No USAC license required
⏱️ Chip-timed for precision
Schedule of Events & Start Times - Sunday, October 12
Lil' Rippers
⏰ 9:00 AM
🔁 Distance varies by age group
Novice Race
⏰ 10:00 AM
📏 Distance: 7 miles
Cat 1 Race
⏰ 11:30 PM
📏 Distance: 21 miles
Cat 2 Race
⏰ 11:40 PM
📏 Distance: 14 miles
PRIZES
CAT 1 - 100% Payout
CAT 2 - Awards Top 3
Kids Crew - Awards
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
76°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Independence, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Independence, KS
Population
8,469
as of 2023
Elevation
786 ft
Nearest Airport
JLN
Joplin Regional Airport · 67 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 72 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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118
Days to train
- Race
- The Jelly Roll
- Date
- October 4, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Jelly Roll?
- The Jelly Roll is a running race held in Independence, Kansas on October 4, 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 running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Jelly Roll?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026 in Independence, Kansas at Outlet Channel Campground, Independence, KS. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Jelly Roll?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Jelly Roll
Oct 4, 2026