Road racing is back in a big way. Join us east of Belvidere, IL for the Boone County Road Race. This will be a joint USAC Road Race State Championship for both Illinois and Wisconsin. This title hasn't been awarded in Illinois for almost ten years—don't miss your chance to claim it. Open to all riders. The road race takes place on a 21.5 mile course on the rural farm roads of Boone County featuring long straight sections of exposed roads leaving riders no place to hid. Throw in a few rolling hills and technical corners the rider who earns the title champion will have to show their true midwestern grit. Let’s bring racing back to the Midwest. The current schedule will be as follows: 9:00am - M CAT1/2 - 90 miles (4 laps) 9:06am - M CAT 3 - 69 miles (3 laps) 9:12am - M Masters - 69 miles (3 laps) 9:18am - M CAT 4/5 - 47 miles (2 laps) 9:24am - W CAT 1/2/3 - 69 miles (3 laps) 9:30am - W Masters & CAT3/4/5 - 47 miles (2 laps) 9:36am - Open - 25 & 47 miles (1 & 2 laps) Start times & distance
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Illinois & Wisconsin Road Race State Championship – Boone County Road Race 2026 — Belvidere, IL
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 30.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Belvidere, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
