The Jelly Roll 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Independence, Kansas
- Entry fee
- From $10
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 10-12 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 4-5 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 6-7 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 8-9 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 20269:00 AM | $10 | – |
| NOVICE CLYDESDALE (+225LBS) | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| NOVICE JR MEN 13-18 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
| NOVICE JR WOMEN 13-18 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $30 | – |
| NOVICE MEN 19-29 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| NOVICE MEN 30-39 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| NOVICE MEN 40-49 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| NOVICE MEN 50+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| NOVICE WOMEN 19-29 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| NOVICE WOMEN 30-39 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| NOVICE WOMEN 40+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| CAT 1 JR MEN 13-18 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:30 AM | $30 | – |
| CAT 1 JR WOMEN 13-18 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:30 AM | $30 | – |
| CAT 1 MEN 19-39 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:30 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 1 MEN 40-49 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:30 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 1 MEN 50+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:30 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 1 WOMEN 19-39 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:30 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 1 WOMEN 40+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:30 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 2 E-BIKE OPEN | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 2 JR MEN 13-18 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $30 | – |
| CAT 2 JR WOMEN 13-18 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $30 | – |
| CAT 2 MEN 19-39 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 2 MEN 40-49 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 2 MEN 50+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 2 SINGLE SPEED OPEN | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 2 WOMEN 19-39 | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $50 | – |
| CAT 2 WOMEN 40+ | Mountain Bike | Oct 4, 202611:40 AM | $50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 10-12 and LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 4-5 and LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 6-7 and LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 8-9: $10 until Oct 4.
- NOVICE CLYDESDALE (+225LBS) and NOVICE MEN 19-29 and NOVICE MEN 30-39 and NOVICE MEN 40-49 and NOVICE MEN 50+ and NOVICE WOMEN 19-29 and NOVICE WOMEN 30-39 and NOVICE WOMEN 40+: $45 until Oct 4.
- NOVICE JR MEN 13-18 and NOVICE JR WOMEN 13-18 and CAT 1 JR MEN 13-18 and CAT 1 JR WOMEN 13-18 and CAT 2 JR MEN 13-18 and CAT 2 JR WOMEN 13-18: $30 until Oct 4.
- CAT 1 MEN 19-39 and CAT 1 MEN 40-49 and CAT 1 MEN 50+ and CAT 1 WOMEN 19-39 and CAT 1 WOMEN 40+ and CAT 2 E-BIKE OPEN and CAT 2 MEN 19-39 and CAT 2 MEN 40-49 and CAT 2 MEN 50+ and CAT 2 SINGLE SPEED OPEN and CAT 2 WOMEN 19-39 and CAT 2 WOMEN 40+: $50 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:19 AM, and the LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 10-12 starts at 9:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Outlet Channel Campground, Independence, KS 67301
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 4 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 82°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 88°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
- Outlet Channel Campground, Independence, KS 67301Map
- Course
- Road
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Mountain Bike
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is The Jelly Roll?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 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?
- Mountain Bike.
- Where does it start?
- Outlet Channel Campground, Independence, KS 67301.
From the organizers
Eagle Rock Shredders will be hosting The Jelly Roll at Elk City Lake on Sunday, October 4th.
Racers will be racing on the Eagle Rock MTB Trails located at the Elk City State Park. The course is approximately 7-miles in length. The terrain varies from flat and grassy to steep and rocky. Depending on category, racers will be racing 7, 14 or 21 miles.