Little Apple Gravel Race: Illinois State Championships

Race Overview

Location: Manhattan, IL

Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026

Race URL: http://www.BikeReg.com/littleapple

Race Schedule

• Start Time: 8:00 AM
• Categories: OPEN (150 km), USAC 1-5 (100 km), USAC 1-5 (50 km)
• Entry Fee: $50
• Prizes: KONG’s Crown for winners

Course Details

• Course Description: The Little Apple (50K) is one lap of the traditional 88% gravel course.
• The Kong (100K): Made up of one long continuous course.
• The King Kong (150K): Combines the Little Apple course and No Man's Land course.
• Challenge Level: Roughly 80% gravel: self-supported event.

Registration Information

• Race Day Registration: Opens at 6:45 AM and closes 30 minutes before each race.
• Online Registration: Closes the Friday evening prior to the race.
• Day-of-Entry Fees: $20 late fee for day-of registration.
• USAC Release Forms: Required for all riders.

Camping

There will be camping available this year. Water and porta potties will be provided, but no other resources. Please inform us during registration if you wish to camp.

State Championships

State championships will be awarded to men and women in the USAC, Masters 40+, and 50+ categories in the 100K distance and junior men and women in the 50K distance. Residency in Illinois is required to compete for the state championship title. Jerseys will be available for podium pictures and individual purchase through Pactimo.

Contact Information

For more information, contact: RickBaisa@gmail.com

Tentative Maps

• Courses Google Maps
• 50K Strava Map
• 100K Strava Map
• 150K Strava Map
• 50K Ride with GPS Map
• 100K Ride with GPS Map
• 150K Ride with GPS Map
• 50K Garmin Map
• 100K Garmin Map
• 150K Garmin Map
• TCX and GPX Files

Course Description Video

Watch the Course Description Video