The Jelly Roll
The Jelly Roll is a mountain bike race on October 4, 2026 in Independence, KS, with entry fees from $5 to $45.
- Date
- October 4, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Price
- $5–$45
- Sport
- Mountain Bike
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
City 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.
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73
Days to train
- Race
- The Jelly Roll
- Date
- October 4, 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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The Jelly Roll
Oct 4, 2026