Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race 2026 — Hudson, IL

Date
August 29, 2026
Location
Hudson, IL
Venue
13001 Recreation Area Dr
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$0.00 – $35.00
Events
Novice Class, Sport Class, Expert Class, The Caboose, Kids mtb-under 12
Includes
T-Shirt
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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

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When is Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race 2026 — Hudson, IL?

Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race 2026 — Hudson, IL takes place on August 29, 2026. The race is held in Hudson, Illinois.

Where is Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race 2026 — Hudson, IL held?

Mud Sweat and Gears MTB Race 2026 — Hudson, IL is held at 13001 Recreation Area Dr in Hudson, Illinois.

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