Join us at SIU Edwardsville for a brand new race format!
When: October 4th and 5th, 2025
Where: N University Dr, Edwardsville, IL (maps link)
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Address and directions
Getting There:
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville
Parking Lot 10
N University Dr., Edwardsville, Illinois
Where to Stay:
Camping
Camping is not permitted at SIUE.
Hotels
There are many hotels nearby in Edwardsville.
Event Schedule
Saturday
October 4th, 2025
9:00 AM Volunteer Shifts Begin
11:30 AM Pit Zone Opens for Set-up
12:30 PM Coach Meeting
1:00 PM COACH ONLY Pre-ride Open
2:00 PM Pre-ride Open to all Teams/Riders
2:30 PM GRiT Grownups Clinic
5:00 PM Pre-ride CLOSED (no riders may go out on the course)
Sunday
October 5th, 2025
7:00 AM Volunteer Shifts Begin
7:30 AM Head Coach Meeting
7:40 AM Pre-ride Open to All Teams/Riders
8:40 AM Pre-ride Closed
8:55 AM National Anthem
9:15 AM Racing Begins (HS Boys)
11:35 AM Racing Begins (HS Girls)
12:45 PM Racing Begins (MS Girls)
2:15 PM Racing Begins (MS Boys)
4:15 PM Racing Concludes
4:20 PM Pit Zone and Infield Breakdown Begins
4:30 PM Awards Ceremony
Venue information
Spectator and Parking Information
Parking
- Please park only in the designated areas and follow the instructions of all event staff and volunteers.
- Accessible parking will be available in Parking lot 10 and close to the start.
Drop-off will be available on Saturday next to the Pit Zone.
Please unload quickly and immediately MOVE YOUR VEHICLE to the parking areas.
Spectators at SIUE
For the safety of our student athletes, no spectating is permitted in the woods along the singletrack trails at SIUE.
Spectators may use the Delyte Morris trail to access the start/finish area. Please use caution as racers will also be using this area.
Areas Off Limits to Event Attendees:
Please do not ride on the roads. There are ample bike paths at SIUE and the event will utilize the Delyte Morris trail to access the course, Pit Zone and parking areas.
Pit zone map
Coming soon.
Additional activities
Food Service:
Food trucks will be onsite with food available for purchase.
GRiT Activities:
GRiT Grown-ups Clinic
Saturday 2:30-3:30 PM (Register HERE)
Are you a mom or a parent who is stuck in the Pit Zone and missing out on the fun? This is the mountain bike skills clinic for you! If you are new to the sport of mountain biking, sign up to learn and practice fundamental bike skills with our experienced coach trainers in a low stress environment while your kiddos are pre-riding the race course with their coaches.
Race information
Course description
Everyone will enjoy the tight and twisty singletrack at SIUE! This natural dirt surface is a pleasure to ride with very few rocks. Don’t worry, you will be challenged by many areas of tight trees and many roots! Passing is tight in the singletrack but don’t worry, this is a time trial format event. Student athletes will be timed for ~4 miles out of the 5 mile course, with a 1 mile neutral (untimed) section. As always, ride with respect for your fellow competitors and use caution in areas shared with spectators.
Category staging and start times
Please be on time for staging and listen for your call up number and name. Late student athletes will be placed at the back of the category.
A detailed category schedule will be available soon.
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