Innsbrook Kids Triathlon

The ICC Challenge has established itself as one of the most popular cross-country mountain bike races in the St. Louis area. Last year it became the USA Cycling sanctioned Missouri State Championship Race.

This year, we are excited to expand the event into an entire weekend of activities that include mountain fun for everyone. The schedule includes XCC Short Track, XCM Marathon and XCO Championship Races along with fun Team Relay Short Track, Night Ride and Kid Challenge Course presented by Extreme Electrical, which supports the South Side XC Development Team, a 501(c)(3) non-profit youth development organization.

All participants are required to read, understand and abide by all USA Cycling policies, rules and protocols. Rulebook and Policy.

Registration Details

Register for multiple races and save $10 on each additional race!

Early Bird Registration ends May 31st at 11:59 PM; prices will increase on June 1st.

Online Registration closes August 1st at 11:59 PM.

Registration Requirements

• USA Cycling Membership is required to particiapte in the XCC Short Track, XCM Marathon, and XCO Championship Races. If you do not have a USA Cycling Membership, please see the details below.

• Base Individual Membership: Required for all licenses. Auto-renewal: $20/year.

• Domestic Race Licenses (Add-on): First-Year Discount: Domestic racing licenses are free for the first year (as of October 2025) for new members or those who haven't held a license in 3+ years. Adult (19+): $75 (auto-renewal), U23 (19–22): $35 (auto-renewal), Junior (U19): $0 (Free)

• Key Benefits of USA Cycling Memberships - Secondary Insurance: Provides supplemental medical coverage for injuries sustained during sanctioned events. Ranking & Upgrades: Allows you to track race results and earn points to move up in racing categories (e.g., Cat 5 to Cat 1). Partner Discounts: Access to 10–60% off brands like Shimano, Wahoo, and Cuore via the USAC Membership Benefits Portal.

• How to Apply for an USA Cycling Membership - Register: Create an account on the USA Cycling Member Portal. Select Membership: Choose the base membership and the "Race License" add-on.Digital Access: Licenses are typically issued immediately in a digital format for use at event registration.

• Team Relay Challenge and Kids Challenge do not require a USA Cycling Membership—only a signed waiver is needed.

• Be sure to sign-up for the River City Cycles FREE Community Night Ride HERE!

• All Early Bird Registrations completed prior to June 1st can pick up their race packet on Saturday, August 1st, at South Side Cyclery, 6969 Gravois Ave., Saint Louis, MO 63116, between 10 AM and 5 PM.

• Registration packets will include your chipped race plate, a free Early Bird Registration T-shirt, and swag form our sponsors

All other registration packets will be available on race day.

Stay up to date with the ICC Challenge 2026 Event Guide!

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.