Jonesburg, Missouri · Saturday, October 10, 2026
The Karl Becker Gravel Challenge is a cycling and gravel event held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. It is located at 119 W Booneslick Rd in Jonesburg, Missouri.
The Innsbrook Half & 10k returns for 2026. Run on one of the most scenic, beautiful and challenging courses in the Midwest during the peak of fall color in Missouri! Hosted by Big River Race Management at the beautiful Innsbrook Resort. Located just one hour from St. Louis, runners and walkers will be treated to 13.1 or 6.2 miles on a mix of pavement and smooth gravel roads. A certified course, custom finisher medal, premium long-sleeved giveaway, a catered to-go lunch, live music and cold beer wait at the finish - you are not going to want to miss this event! The Innsbrook Half Marathon & 10k will be capped at 500 runners ensuring small start waves and ideal course density. The event will sell out in 2026, so don't wait, sign up today!
The Equalizer Groad Gravel Race rolls out in 2026, Saturday morning, November 7th, from Marthasville Mo!
The Equalizer is many things! Its the regular and awesome 50k or 100k Equalizer, its also the Finalie Event to the SHO ME MO' GRVL SERIES, and its The Missouri State Championship race for gravel. This is a must do race for 2026!
Free onsite camping in Wessel Park and the KT Caboose Friday and Saturday night.⛺
Showers and bathrooms available across the street at the Ballfields and at the KT Caboose.🚿 😍
The 50K sees some new gravel and roads this year and will join the 100k through the full classic Equalizer loop through Warrenton and all of the most awesome and refreshing creek crossings from last year. The 50K this year is XL and is really 43 miles. (we like to use K because its cool) Choose either the 50k or 100k climbing 1800' and 3786' of up downs.. The 50 and 100 will stay together until mile 5. All State Championship contenders will race the 100k distance. Missouri State Champion Winners Jersiey Included, 2nd and 3rd place podiums and medals and everything else the EQUALIZER offers is available to registrants.
State Championship contenders....You MUST have a current USAC ANNUAL licence and be a resident of Missouri.
You do not need any licence to race the normal 50k or 100k, your one day licence is covered within the registration costs so you can just show up and ride.
USAC points are not required or needed to register for a certain State Championship Gravel category.
Regardless of your choice, all get the opportunity to hammer the fast road sections peppered by limestone gravel through the rolling countryside of Marthasville and Warrenton through the Aid stations and checkpoints back into racers village. Speaking of Hammers, have you seen the 1st place awards? 🤩 (the Strava Segment awards aren't too shabby either) New Custom Hammer Medals for 2nd and 3rd place, and top 5 overall will have their name printed on the next years shirt. State Championship category winners will get The Roy Doskal Realty Equalizer State Championship Jersey and Mo State Medals. Also Custom Hammer medals for 2nd and 3rd place.
The Equalizer is fast enough for the pavement pounder, yet technical enough for the gravel grinders, and most importanter.. Fun and safe for everyone. Aid station for both distances, (water/ice/sports drink) (The 100k sees it 2wice) Bring your sag bag if you need food you cant haul. we will have it ready for you there. Trailing/roaming sag as well.
Post race food, snacks, beverages, music, podiums, pics, Equalizer Black T-shirt available for those who registered by 10-10-26. Again, The name of last years top 5 M/F in both distances will be printed on the back, Forever immortalized in glorious glory of course. Award Ceremony and awards for the Top 3 in all A.G.10yr increments. AND Overall M/F. Post Race Raffle for other goodies, and swag, and I-9 Hubs! (your raffle ticket will be in your packet) Stick around, camp out, and make an epic Finalie weekend with us!
Race this for a great cause! Please consider donating to our Charity Partner Trailnet, The are truly doing great things for biking in our area and recieve 100% of your donation.
The National Anthem is at 7:26...
The State Championship 100K will start AT 7:30 am. There will be 1 minute wave start between Categories. The Standard 100K rolls at 7:37. The 50KXL rolls at 7:38.
It's gonna be an epic day, get signed up now before the price increases.
Glory awaits.
Event Overview
Join us for the ICC Challenge Championship Race Weekend, August 6–9, 2026 — a full weekend of mountain bike racing, community events, demos, food, camping, and support for the next generation of riders.
The ICC Challenge is a USA Cycling sanctioned event featuring Missouri State Championship racing in XCC Short Track, XCM Marathon, and XCO Cross Country. Proceeds benefit South Side XC Devo, a non-profit youth mountain bike development program helping create more racing opportunities for Missouri off-road cyclists.
This weekend is built for more than elite racers. Whether you are racing for a State Championship jersey, building a relay team, bringing your kids, joining the community night ride, checking out bike demos, or just coming to support the MTB community, there is a way for everyone to participate.
Important Links
ICC Challenge Event Guide:
https://canva.link/rex38kbvpuoxq7n
USA Cycling Membership / Race License:
Weekend Schedule: August 6–9, 2026
Thursday, August 6
StL Dirt Crits XCC Short Track Championship
Location: Valley Park / Meramec Levee Trail
Friday, August 7
Arrival, setup, free on-site camping (must request at time of registration), and course pre-ride / course prep at ICC Trails
Saturday, August 8
Granada Cyclery XCM Marathon, Team Short Track Relay, Community Night Ride, demos, food, vendors, and festival activities, free on-site camping (must request at time of registration), and course pre-ride / course prep at ICC Trails
Sunday, August 9
XCO Cross Country Championship, Kids Skills Challenge Course, bike demos, food, awards, and festival activities
Registration & Logistics
Online registration closes Wednesday, August 5 at 11:59 PM.
Race-day registration will be available with an additional $10 late registration fee.
Please register online before the deadline if possible. This helps us finalize rider packets, food counts, timing, staging, course logistics, and race-day staffing.
Multi-Race Savings:
Register for multiple races and save $10 on each additional race entry.
USA Cycling Membership / License Requirements
A current USA Cycling race license is required for the following championship races:
XCC Short Track
XCM Marathon
XCO Cross Country
A USA Cycling race license is not required for:
Team Short Track Relay
Kids Skills Challenge Course
Community Night Ride
Waivers are required for all participants.
Riders racing XCC, XCM, or XCO should confirm their USA Cycling membership / race license before race day and bring access to their digital license and ID.
Get or renew your USA Cycling membership here:
All participants are expected to read, understand, and follow USA Cycling rules, policies, and event protocols.
Venue Information
Thursday Venue:
Meramec Levee Recreation Area Trail
998 Cal Hedrick Way
Valley Park, MO 63088
Saturday / Sunday Main Venue:
Indian Camp Creek Park
2679 Dietrich Rd
Foristell, MO 63348
Please follow event signage and volunteer directions when arriving. Do not park on grass, block emergency lanes, park in vendor areas, or block race course access points.
Race Formats & Notes
XCC / XCM / XCO Championship Races
The XCC, XCM, and XCO races are USA Cycling sanctioned championship-level races with official results, ranking opportunities, and State Championship jersey opportunities in eligible categories.
Category merges may occur if there are fewer than 10 registered riders in a category.
Team Short Track Relay
The Team Relay is a fun, high-energy, social event designed for friends, teammates, coaches, families, and riders who want to be part of the weekend in a less traditional race format.
Teams will complete four 1-mile short track laps using a one-plate swap system. Transitions must happen in the designated stop-and-swap grid.
Team formats may include 2–4 riders depending on category. Teams with fewer than four riders must follow the relay director’s instructions and may not complete laps consecutively.
Teams can compete for:
Fastest team
Best team name
Biggest energy
Kids Skills Challenge Course
The Kids Skills Challenge is designed for younger riders and future mountain bikers.
For $10, kids can complete up to 5 laps on age-appropriate skills courses:
Tyke Line
Sport Line
Pro Line
Riders can participate for fun, race the clock, or try to improve their own time each lap. Prizes and gifts will be available for participants.
Community Night Ride
The Community Night Ride is free to participate in. Bring your own lights and enjoy the trails with the MTB community.
Donations are appreciated and help support youth cycling and South Side XC Devo.
Bike Demos
Demo opportunities will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Demo providers may require ID, waivers, or other check-out requirements.
Planned demo and sponsor activations include:
Scott MTB demos
Scott gravel bike demos
Shimano XTR demos
Lake Cycling shoes
Skratch Labs samples
Carbs Fuel samples
Pre-Ride Information
The XCM course will be available to pre-ride on Friday from 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.
The XCO course will be available to ride Saturday after the Team Relay races through the Community Night Ride, and again Sunday morning from 7:00–8:00 AM.
Please note: road crossings will not have course marshals during pre-ride times. Riders must use caution, obey all traffic laws, and yield to road traffic.
Amenities & Essentials
Free On-Site Camping
Free on-site camping is available for racers and families. Please respect quiet hours, park rules, other campers, event staff, and volunteers. Keep camping areas clean and do not block emergency access.
Food
Registered racers will receive a free meal ticket courtesy of Lou Fusz Automotive Network and Westwood Catering.
Westwood Catering will be on-site serving food and snow cones:
Saturday: 11:30 AM–5:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM–2:00 PM
Additional food and snow cones will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting South Side XC Devo.
Check-In
Please arrive early for registration check-in and packet pickup.
Riders should plan to be near the staging area at least 10 minutes before their race start time.
Bring:
Bike in good working condition
Helmet
ID
USA Cycling license / digital license if racing XCC, XCM, or XCO
Hydration and nutrition
Lights for the Community Night Ride
Camping gear if camping on-site
SafeSport & Conduct
Because the ICC Challenge is a USA Cycling sanctioned event and includes junior athletes, all racers, coaches, parents, volunteers, and spectators are expected to help maintain a respectful and youth-protective environment throughout the weekend.
Please keep all interactions appropriate, respectful, observable, and supportive. Any safety concern, misconduct concern, or issue involving a youth athlete should be reported to event leadership immediately.
Thank you for supporting the ICC Challenge, South Side XC Devo, and the continued growth of mountain biking in Missouri.