The Big Hill Challenge 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Beloit, Wisconsin
Entry fee: From $20
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
1000 Meter Bike Race	Road RaceBike 0.6 mi	Oct 3, 202610:00 AM	$20	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

$20 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:54 AM, and the 1000 Meter Bike Race starts at 10:00 AM.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

1201 Big Hill Drive, Beloit, WI 53511

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 83°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: 1201 Big Hill Drive, Beloit, WI 53511Map
Course: Road
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: Road Race
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is The Big Hill Challenge?: Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances are offered?: Road Race.
Where does it start?: 1201 Big Hill Drive, Beloit, WI 53511.

From the organizers

A 1000 meter sprint bicycle time trial that climbs 125 feet up the paved Peace Trail in Big Hill Park. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the following age groups (based on the participant's age on race day): 0-17, 18-50, 51 and over. All participants are required to wear helmets.