Paul Douglas Pursuit Maps, Schedule, and Other Info
CAMBr’s 2nd annual mountain bike race at Paul Douglas Woods takes place on August 11, on CAMBr's newest trail system. This year The Paul Douglas Pursuit is part 2 of a 3 race series that includes the Raceway Rally and the Palos Meltdown. The 2024 CAMBr Chicagoland Race Series Powered by SRAM will test your riding skills over some of the best single-track trails in the Midwest. This is a spectator friendly venue, so bring the whole family along to cheer you on!
Paul Douglas Woods is located in Hoffman Estates, IL just 2 miles north west of Woodfield Mall and just off of I-90 on Central Rd. and only 30 miles from downtown Chicago. There are race categories for everyone. Sign up today and get ready to have an absolute blast!
Racers can pick up their racer packet on Saturday August 10, from 12 PM until 3 PM, at Crank Revolution, 1636 W. Algonquin Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192. Race day packet pickup on Sunday is at Paul Douglas Forest Preserve (Race Day Site) from 7:30AM onward. We recommend Saturday to beat the crowds!
There will be limited parking at Grassy Ridge Meadow parking, with additional parking at DMG MORI USA and BIG DAISHOWA Inc off of S. Freeman Rd. There will be parking signs at all the parking entrances and additional signs leading to them. There will also be racer, spectator, and volunteer signs leading to the main event area.
2024 Schedule
8:45 am – Opening Ceremonies
9:00 am – First Timers Race (West Side)
9:50 am – Awards Presentation – First Timers (~time)
9:45 am – Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Short Course (West Side)
9:45 am – Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) Long Course (West Side)
10:50 am – Awards Presentation – Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB) (~time)
10:40 am – Juniors (West Side)
10:45 am – Men’s Novice (2 age group waves at 2-minute intervals) (West Side)
10:50 am – Women’s Novice (West Side)
11:45 am – Awards Presentation – Juniors (~time)
11:30 am – Awards Presentation – Novice Men (~time)
11:50 am – Awards Presentation – Women (~time)
11:45 am – Kids Race
12:05 pm – Awards Presentation – Kids (~time)
12:15 pm – Men’s Sport (6 age group waves at 2-minute intervals) (East Side)
12:30 pm – Women's Sport (East Side)
1:35 pm – Awards Presentation – Sport Men (~time)
2:10 pm – Awards Presentation – Sport Women (~time)
2:30 pm – Pro/Expert Men (East Side)
2:32 pm – Pro/Expert Women (East Side)
2:40 pm – Comp Men (East Side)
2:42 pm – Comp Women (East Side)
4:30 pm - Awards presentation – Comp Men (~time)
4:50 pm - Awards presentation – Comp Women (~time)
5:00 pm - Awards presentation – Pro Men (~time)
5:30 pm - Awards presentation – Pro Women (~time)
Note – Award Presentation times are approximate times
Special Categories:
Fat Bike is only available in the Novice, Sport, and Comp races.
Single Speed is only available in the Novice, Sport, Comp, and Pro/Expert races
Clydesdale is only available in the Sport race.
Adaptive Mountain Bike (aMTB)
Strictly for riders with mobility impairments
E-assist permitted for this race only
RAFFLE - Every registered racer from First Timer's to Pro will be entered into a FREE raffle for the following goodies: TBD
CASH PRIZES - See https://runsignup.com/Race/PalosMeltdown/Page/Awards
