Boone County Road Race - IL/WI Road Race State Championship

19 Kilometers, Start on Flat Iron Rd. (Hwy 16) South of Hwy 173. Southwest on Flat Iron, Angling Rd to turn around at Mill Rd. Return same roads to finish line on Flat Iron Rd.

There will be signs at start line, course arrows, turnaround & finish line.

Be rider aware, ride right.

Please understand that the course is open to traffic so be careful particularly at intersections. Ride to the right side of the road.

We highly recommend using a rear red blinking light.

Harvard 19k TT Strava course map: https://www.strava.com/segments/1976383

You must have an annual or single day ABR membership to participate. Click on link below to purchase ABR membership and sign waiver.

Youth - Ages 18 and under (age on December 31 of current year) - $10.00 Yearly Membership - $5.00 One Day Membership

Adults - Ages 19 to 79 (age on December 31 of current year) - $25.00 Yearly Membership - $5.00 One Day Membership

Adults - Ages 80 and above (age on December 31 of current year) - $0.00 Yearly Membership - $0.00 One Day Membership

2026 - Road Bike Category – You can choose to race either TT Bike or Road Bike for all of the categories.Road Bike Definition - A road bike can possess drop or straight handlebars; no tri-bars, clip-on bars or Spinaci bars are allowed; no disc wheels or wheel covers; both front & rear wheels must have at least 12 spokes each; the maximum rim depth allowed is 90mm. Note: the spirit of this new Road Bike category is to encourage more participation in MATTS events by creating a more even playing field for racers who don’t have a TT bike. In general, if your bike would be eligible for a road race or a criterium, it would qualify for the Road Bike category. No “TT” Helmets.

Note - Day of race registration: Will open at 7:30am at East Shelter, Milky Way Park, 700 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL 60033

Start list and Results posted here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/128JRDTHMJ-XhisInkwfxrrk2jbnSCqVkVqN2bd-yIes/edit?usp=sharing

Prize List

MATTS - ROTY points towards Season Overall Prizes

Medals 5 deep in each category.

Overall Fastest Rider 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $10

Overall Fastest Women 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15, 5th $10

Overall Fastest Junior 1st $15, 2bd $10, 3rd $5

DIRECTIONS to Milky Way Park, Harvard, IL: IL Hwy 14 to IL Hwy 173 (on the South Side of Harvard, Illinois) Take Hwy 173 West about 2 miles to the Milky Way Park, 300 Lawrence Rd, Harvard, IL 60033 Turn right (North) onto Lawrence Rd to parking area, East Shelter.

We are Guests. Treat this area as your home, backyard and Town.

Please respect our host community by leaving the site cleaner than when you arrived.

Pictures: We'd love to see and share your pictures from the event. Please send to - [email protected]

Questions: Robert 708-532-7204 email: [email protected].

RACE CLASSES: Standard Road or TT Bike Ability Categories Cat.1-2 Cat -3 Cat 4-5 Women Cat 1-2 Women Cat 3 Women 4-5 Men & Women Sunday, April 26 & August 30, 9am start – 1 minute intervals Deer Run Forest Preserve, 5691 River Rd, Cherry Valley, IL 61016 http://www.rockrivermultisport.com/ COURSE: 20 Kilometer out and back course. Start line is at Deer Run Forest Preserve. From start line ride South for 3mi. then turn right onto Fairdale Rd./East Line Rd for 5.5 miles. Turn around at mark and return on same course to the finish line. Course Marshall at turn & turn around Cherry Valley 20k TT - https://www.strava.com/routes/28937060 REGISTRATION: Entry Fee: Pre-registration: Adults $30 before August 23d.-$35 after the 23dth. and $40 day of race. Juniors 18 & under $5. Race 2nd time to compete in 2nd race class or for a faster time $10. Online registration at: https://www.bikereg.com/cherry-valley-20k-time-trial closes August 22nd 2026. Day of Event: Opens at 8:00am at Deer Run Forest

Preserve, rear picnic area. By Mail: Submit ABR Release Form with entry fee payable to: Rock River Multisport Mail to: Rick Green - 612 Angelica Ln. Roscoe, IL. 61073 ABR-American Bicycle Racing membership required. Annual $30, Junior $15, One day $10 Purchase online at: ABR membership:https://raceroster.com/events/2026/120283/american-bicycle-racing-annual-one-day-membership getmeregistered.com DIRECTIONS: Cherry Valley is located Southeast of Rockford. From Chicago or Madison take I-90 (toll) or I-39 to Hwy 20 (not business 20). East on Hwy 20, turn right onto Mill Rd then left on E State Rd, East on E. State Rd, right onto Walnut St, left onto Genoa St, a mile to right on River Rd., River Rd to Deer Run Forest Preserve. Guidelines: ? Pit toilets open at back of Preserve parking lot. ? Rider numbers pick up at event. ? Start, Finish, Arrows, Turnaround signs posted. ? Official will give start countdown for each rider. ? Start line with 6 foot wait line markers at start area. ? Official

Timer at finish line. Start list here: Aug 22:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WbtCStgc-vEsEbjeH0KUYts3K8I1q1b3UzdYz3jvz4k/edit?usp=sharing

Questions: Email: Rick Green, [email protected] or text 815-621-6030

Wow! Year 9 of supporting and honoring Jaimie Cox!

Come join us in Roscoe, IL for an active day, Jaimie's way!

WE ARE THE ROSCOE AREA'S LARGEST 5K CHARITY EVENT!

Our nature based 5K Run/Walk or 2 mile walk will begin at Roscoe Middle School (RMS). The route proceeds west to the historic Stone Bridge Trail before turning south as you continue to pound the crushed limestone path. You will reach the halfway point, turn around and return to RMS.

*Please note that our course features a variety of running surfaces, including gravel.