Site M: Redacted

Race Overview

Site M: Redacted is the Springfield area's first foray into a proper gravel race. Hosted at the Jim Edgar Panther Creek state conservation area, we have a beautiful route for you spanning rolling meadows, farmland, and forest preserves.

• Distance: Approximately 55 miles with a 50/50 pavement/gravel mix.
• Elevation: Around 2200 feet of elevation gain.
• Climbs: Longest climbs on pavement, featuring 1/2-3/4 mile stretches of 4-6% average gradient.
• Terrain: Fast white limestone, deep chunky gravel, grass trails, and B roads.

Event Support

We will be providing SAG support, refreshments at the staging area, an aid station at mile 30 with the option for drop-bags, and a post-ride meal to participants who register by September 30.

• Route Marking: TBD, depending on regulations within the conservation area.
• Weather Policy: This is a rain or shine event, cancelled only in extreme weather.
• SAG Support: Ongoing throughout the race.
• Post-Ride Meal: Provided for registered participants.

Prize Information

A prize purse will be split between podium of all four categories.

• Purse Distribution: 50% to first place, 30% to second, 20% to third.
• Minimum Payout: Guaranteed structure of $150/$90/$60 for each podium.
• Sponsorships: Additional funding will increase payout amounts.
• Goal: Any surplus funds go directly to prize support, not profit.

Shared Event

This event is sharing a date and venue with the Illinois Senior Games, allowing us to make the most of our logistics for both events.

Routes

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Results

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About Site M

Acquired by the state of Illinois in 1993, Site M is a 16,550 acre state fish and wildlife area. Renamed to Jim Edgar Panther Creek in 2003, the area is a premier landscape for a bicycle race with beautiful vistas, valleys, hills, well-maintained pavement, and pristine ribbons of gravel.