Cycling Routes-
Road + Gravel = Groad. This event is unlike any of the others and is promised to deliver the most dynamic racing. The route is made up of tarmac and chip seal, with gravel and dirt sectors. Be ready for anything when it comes to the dirt sectors. Riders will take on a motocross track, and farm road sectors. The gravel is fast and features a variety of different flavors of champagne gravel. The routes are approximately 50% gravel/dirt and the rest is some version of road. Tire selection will be key for this one. After finishing, every cycling participant will get a slice of Casey's pizza and a beverage of their choice.
The routes will not be marked so please make sure to download the route to your cycling computer or print off the cues. Looking for more information, check out our website bigrivergravel.com for further details. The event will be held rain or shine. There are no refunds or deferrals. BikeReg does offer registration insurance at checkout.
Here are the 2026 routes.
Mississippi Route- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50850098
Mississippi Wet Route- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51588853
Rock Route- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50850472
Fun Ride Route- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50850242
5K Run Course-
The 5K run will be a flat and fast out and back course on pavement. Every running participant will get pancakes and coffee included with their registration post event.
The series takes place in the Quad Cities which is located on the Iowa Illinois border, nestled between the Mississippi River and Rock River.
The series consists of four events
Hell of the Wind- March 28th, New Liberty, IA
1904- April 25th, Morrison, IL
Burning Quad- July 11th, Erie, IL
Turkey Burner- October 31st, New Liberty, IA
For detailed information on each event, check out their respective Bike Reg page or our website bigrivergravel.com for further details.
Run Series Competition Information-
There will be a series competition for overall (women/men) and masters 40+ women and men.
There will be a podium for top three overall (women/men) and top three masters 40+ women/men.
Scoring for the overall and age group categories will work as follows. 1st= 10 points, 2nd= 9 points, 3rd= 8 points, 4th= 7 points, 5th= 6 points
Scoring for the series will be based on a runners accumulative points from all 4 events.
A runner must complete at least 3 of the 4 events to be eligible for the series.
In the event of a tie at the end of the series, the tiebreaker will be determined by the rider who had the best result at the Turkey Burner.
Gravel Riding Series Competition-
For the first time ever, the Big River Gravel Series will have an overall series payout for the top 3 men and women in the Mississippi distance. In order to be eligible for the payout a rider must sign up for the entire series using the Big River Gravel Series registration page. It is a dynamic payout. If 50 or less riders register for the Mississippi distance series the payout will be $500. For every rider who registers for the Mississippi distance once over 50 riders, the payout increases by $50 per rider registered. Example- 100 total riders register for the Mississippi distance series, the payout would be $3,000.
Riders must decide if they want to compete in the Mississippi River (long distance) or the Rock River (short distance) for the series and stick with that distance for the entire series. If a rider switches distances, their points will start not carry over to the new distance series competition.
The Big River Gravel Series will have an overall series payout for the top 3 men and women in the Mississippi distance. In order to be eligible for the payout a rider must sign up for the entire series using the Big River Gravel Series registration page on BikeReg. The rider must also finish all 4 events.
There will be a series competition for overall (women/men) in each distance, age group (women/men), and a single speed open. Riders are eligible for both point series competitions.
There will be a podium for top three overall (women/men) in each distance and top three in each age group (women/men). Riders are eligible for both the overall and age group podium.
Age group categories are divided as follows. There will be an age group category for women and men. 19 and under juniors, 20-44, and 45+.
Scoring for the overall and age group categories will work as follows. 1st= 10 points, 2nd= 9 points, 3rd= 8 points, 4th= 7 points, 5th= 6 points, 6th= 5 points, 7th= 4 points, 8th= 3 points, 9th= 2 points, 10th= 1 point
Scoring for the series will be based on a riders accumulative points from all 4 events.
A rider must complete at least 3 of the 4 events to be eligible for the series.
In the event of a tie at the end of the series, the tiebreaker will be determined by the rider who had the best result at the Turkey Burner.
Bib/Swag Pick-up
Friday 4:00-6:00PM
Saturday Race Day 7:00-7:45AM
Team Registration
Teams of 4 receive a $5 discount/refund per person (ONLY applies to adults - refund applied after the 4th team member has registered)
Grab 3 or more of your friends and make a team. Fastest 3 teams win a trophy!
Bag / Key Check
There will be a bag check in for race participants. You will find this inside the Red Barn. NAMI Sauk Area is NOT responsible for any items checked.
Pets & Strollers
Pets are not allowed on the race course during the race and warm-ups of the NAMI Sauk Area 5K. Strollers are allowed with walkers in the race. Please allow the runners to lead the pack, followed by walkers, followed by walkers with strollers.
Food Tent
A boxed lunch will be provided along with water to all participants. The food will be prepared and wrapped by a licensed restaurant kitchen.
Weather Plan
If there is severe weather during the race, please seek shelter in one of the pavilions in Sinnissippi Park or the Red Barn and Hoover Park. If the race needs to be cancelled due to weather, it will be posted on the Facebook page (NAMI Sauk Area 5K) and an e-mail will be sent out to all registered participants.
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) - $30.00 Yearly Membership - $10.00 One Day Membership
Adults - Ages 80 and above (age on December 31 of current year) - $0.00 Yearly Membership - $0.00 One Day Membership
New For 2024 - 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; 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.
Event Flyer - https://www.ambikerace.com/2026/flyers/2026%20Dr%20C%20Schultz%2020-40k%20tt%20flyer%20v3.pdf
Strava Course map https://www.strava.com/segments/2243263
Note - race day/on-site registration will be available for a $10 additional fee.
Start List/Results
Prize List
MATTS points towards season overall prizes
Medals 5 deep in each category. Midwest TT Champion
Merchandise
DIRECTIONS Cordova Township Civic Center, 910 Third Ave. S, Cordova, IL
Cordova is located 20 miles north of the Quad Cities and 15 miles south of Clinton, IA on the Mississippi River. Parking at Cordova Township Civic
Center Park, 910 Third Ave, Cordova, IL 61242, West side of Route 84 at 157th Ave N.
We are Guests. Treat this area as your home, backyard and Town.
Pit toilets open at Park and Toilets inside Cordova Civic Center.
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.
Please respect our host community by leaving the site cleaner than when you arrived, keeping noise to a minimum and using Porta Potties.
We'd love to see and share your pictures from the event. Please send to - [email protected]
Questions: Robert 773-612-2652 email: [email protected]
The Brian Galusha Memorial Run/Walk is a 5K race/walk (all ages) and 1 Mile Kids Fun Run (ages 12 and under) at Thresher Days in Miles, IA. Proceeds support the Brian Galusha Memorial Scholarship, and the Thresher's Scholarship.
All who register before June 27th will be guaranteed shirt/size; any registrations after June 28th cannot be guaranteed a shirt or the correct size. The 5K race/walk is $30 per person ($35 starting June 1). The 1 Mile Kids Fun Run is $15 per person ($20 starting June 1)
Races begin at 08:00AM on Saturday July 12th, 2025 at the Thresher's Grounds in Miles. Packet Pickup will be Friday, July 11th from 4-8PM at the Thresher's Grounds, and again Saturday morning from 6:30AM until race time.
Brian Galusha was born and raised in Eastern Iowa. He graduated from East Central High School in Miles, IA, and attended Clinton Community College and the University of Maryland before joining the US Army Military Police. After the army, he was a farmer in the area until he decided to devote himself to education and coaching. Over time, he coached baseball and football; he especially loved coaching track and cross country, as he was a marathon runner himself. He qualified twice for the Boston Marathon, and was a torch bearer for the 2002 Winter Olympics. In education, he fought for all students no matter the situation, and believed everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves. The funds from the Brian Galusha Memorial scholarship are being used in that spirit, going to students at the institutions he worked with, helping them to grow in their education.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 in DeWitt, IA at Killdeer Recreation Area
At Army of the Kind, our mission is simple but urgent: that no child goes hungry in the communities we serve around the world.
When you lace up your shoes for the Nourish the Nations 5K Color Run/Walk, you are doing more than running a race — you are running to nourish empty bellies into health. Every step you take helps provide life-saving nutrition, hope, and support to children and families who need it most.
Your participation directly helps our team reach more children, expand into more communities, and continue the fight against child hunger. Together, we are running for lives, for futures, and for a world where hunger no longer steals childhood.
Thank you for running with purpose. Thank you for choosing compassion.
Army of the Kind is a registered non-profit 501c3 organization. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS.
Duathlon:
5K run and 21 mile bike for ages 14 and over
5K Run/Walk:
For all ages
Wee Run:
1/3 mile for Pre-K - 2nd graders
Fun Run:
1/2 mile for 3rd - 5th graders
Challenge Run:
1 mile for 5th - 8th graders
Color Run:
Open to all ages - Free to Harvest Hammer Participants
Saturday, September 19
7:00-7:45 AM Duathlon and 5k Race registration and packet pick-up.
7:00- 10:00 AM- Kids race registration
8:00 AM: 5K and Duathlon Start
10:00 AM- Wee Run Start
10:15 AM- Fun Run and Challenge Run Start
11:00 AM- Color Run Starts (approx.)
~ Join us downtown after the race For Morrison's Main Street activities and shops/restaurants!
~ Race results will be posted at www.harvesthammer.org
~ There are no refunds and the race is held rain or shine!
Can you Duro it? RIDE-TO and RIDE-AT 8 trail systems in one day? 60 miles of pavement & 40 miles of singletrack. 100 miles total. The FORC'n Duro is the ride of all MTB rides in the QC and probably one of the hardest days you'll have on a bike. Riders will be tested mentally and physically as they make their way from Dorrance Forest Preserve in Port Byron, IL to Westbrook Park in Dewitt, IA - while hitting tons of singletrack trails in between (Dorrance, Illiniwek, Sylvan Island, Sunderbruch, Scott Community College, Lost Grove Lake, Scott County Park and Westbrook Park); 100 miles in total.
Not ready for the full 100 miles? Do the DIRT Duro and ride all trails in one day. 40+ miles of single track is a pretty respectable day!! Not in for the long haul? Join us anyway and ride what you want/can. A riders meeting will be held in the shelter at 6:50am where we will go over route cue sheets and other last-minute information. This ride is semi-supported. Bring tools, tubes, a pump, and any other gear you need to fix minor mechanical issues. A refuel station will be located at Healthy Habits a little past halfway and there are plenty of stores along the route to refill and refuel.
**This year is more self-sufficient so bring the necessary tools and spares for a full day ride, and have a friend on call for bailing out if you have serious mechanical or other problems (ideally someone riding the Dirto who is likely nearby).
-This year’s Route will include Scott Community College and a fun grass section around Lost Grove Lake on the way to Scott County Park. And exclude Stephens, Dog Park and Eldridge Rail Trail.
Rain date will be Saturday October 3rd. *** MUST BE A FORC MEMBER TO PARTICIPATE ***
For more information about the tour please visit https://www.bikewisconsin.com/willtoben/willtoben.htm
WE DO NOT ISSUE ANY REFUNDS AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON. If you do not participate and would like a refund, you MUST purchase an individual travel insurance plan, which will reimburse you according to the plan coverage. Many plans are very reasonably priced. As part of your online registration you will have the option to purchase an individual travel insurance plan offered through RegShield. This plan must be purchased as part of your initial online registration - it cannot be added later. If you do not purchase the RegShield plan you can still purchase another individual travel insurance plan. Click Here or visit https://www.travelexinsurance.com/index.aspx?location=27-019927-0199&go=bp to get the details and benefits of the plan offered through Travelex Insurance, get a quote, and purchase coverage.
Set in the beautiful town of Rock Falls, Illinois, the Sauk Valley Apple Cider Run Half Marathon, sponsored by 7:24 Fitness on the Rock, is perfect for runners of all levels. Whether you’re a seasoned marathoner or just starting out on your fitness journey, the challenging yet scenic course will keep you motivated and engaged from start to finish.
Starting and ending at Selmi’s Greenhouse and Farm Market, participants will be treated to gorgeous views of the local countryside, including rolling hills and picturesque farmland. The 13.17-mile course is carefully designed to provide a challenging yet rewarding experience for runners, with an elevation gain of 353 feet and two key segments that test your strength and endurance.
One of the course’s highlights is the Dillon Home to Sinnissippi segment, which takes runners through a serene wooded area and across the sparkling Rock River. The Walking Bridge Heading South segment is another must-see, featuring stunning views of the river and the local landscape.
But it’s not just the course that makes this race so special. Participants will also be treated to some wonderful post-race perks, including plenty of apple cider and apple donuts. Plus, stick around and enjoy music, delicious food, and refreshing drinks as you take in everything at Selmi’s.
And the best part? Fifty percent of this year’s proceeds will be donated to local charitable organizations, so you’ll not only be doing something good for yourself but also giving back to the community.
With its breathtaking views, challenging course, and post-race perks, this is one race you won’t want to miss. Sign up early to take advantage of early-bird pricing!