Catalyst XC is at the professionally designed and built MTB trails at SIU Touch of Nature in Makanda, IL. This trail system is one of the fastest and most flowy in all of Southern Illinois. Although most of this trail system is fast flowing singletrack, a few creek crossings and rock gardens are thrown in to keep everyone on their toes and keep things exciting.
Registration opens May 29th!
Racing will start at 10AM on Saturday, August 8th with the E-Bike Class ,Experts at 10:05 and Sport at 10:10 and at 10:15AM the Beginner and Youth race will start. Finishing up with the kids class at after all Adult and Youth class participants are off course so everyone can watch the kids race! Registration and check-in will open at 8AM.
The course will be 10 miles per lap for adults and youth, and 2 miles for kids. The course will be taped and spray painted for fun and fast racing, helping even first time riders on these trails easily fly through the woods.
When the racers are finished, there will be a fun podium ceremony for the winners followed by lunch, a post race meal with ice cold drinks . Approximately 30 minutes after a full podium we will recognize the top three male and female riders in each category.
All Donations done at checkout with go to the Shawnee Mountain Bike Association for continued work on our local trails!
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 2 Miles
Type — Cycling
00:15
$25.00
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 20 Miles
Type — Cycling
10:00
$50.00
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 20 Miles
Type — Cycling
10:05
$50.00
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 20 Miles
Type — Cycling
10:10
$50.00
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 10 Miles
Type — Cycling
10:15
$50.00
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 10 Miles
Type — Cycling
10:15
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Makanda.
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