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The Jelly Roll

The Jelly Roll

The Jelly Roll offers a mixed-terrain challenge at Elk City Lake.

Race Date

Oct 4, 2026

Location

Independence, KS

Quick facts

Date
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Location
Independence, Kansas
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 4-5, LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 6-7, LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 8-9, LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 10-12, 7 Miles, 21 Miles, 14 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Mixed
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Local CommunityWell Organized

The Experience

The Jelly Roll, held at Elk City Lake, presents a unique challenge for runners on the Eagle Rock MTB Trails. This event, hosted by the Eagle Rock Shredders, a dedicated non-profit trail maintenance group, offers a course that winds through varied terrain, from open grassy stretches to more technical, rocky sections.

Racers can choose from distances of 7, 14, or 21 miles, with chip timing ensuring accuracy for all participants. The event is part of a larger "2-Days of Bike Awesomeness" weekend, featuring an Old School BMX Bike Show, a "Slow Roll" group ride, and live music, creating a festive atmosphere for participants and the local community.

The Eagle Rock Shredders, comprised of volunteers who also compete across Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas, bring their passion for trail building and racing to this event. It's an opportunity to support their efforts in maintaining the trails while enjoying a scenic and engaging race.

Race-provided description

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. This race is part of our "2-Days of Bike Awesomeness". Day 1, Saturday, Oct 3rd kicks off with our 3rd annual "Old School BMX Bike Show & Swap", followed up with our famous "Slow Roll" group ride, then finishing the night out with a live band. All of which is free to the public and is held at the Riverside Park & Ralph Mitchell Zoo in Independence, KS. The Eagle Rock Shredders (ERS) is a small non-profit group that builds and maintains biking and hiking trails. Some of these volunteers can also be found racing competitively across Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Arkansas. If you have an interest in becoming an ERS volunteer or want to learn how you can help, come meet them at either event. You can also follow ERS on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/EagleRockShredders. ✅ No USAC license required ⏱️ Chip-timed for precision   Schedule of Events & Start Times - Sunday, October 12

Lil' Rippers ⏰ 9:00 AM 🔁 Distance varies by age group Novice Race ⏰ 10:00 AM 📏 Distance: 7 miles   Cat 1 Race ⏰ 11:30 PM 📏 Distance: 21 miles   Cat 2 Race ⏰ 11:40 PM 📏 Distance: 14 miles PRIZES CAT 1 - 100% Payout CAT 2 - Awards Top 3 Kids Crew - Awards

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

mixed

Scenery

Park

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Rolling Hills

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 4-5LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 6-7LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 8-9LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 10-127 Miles21 Miles14 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather0/10

typical high 79°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

60°

Afternoon (High)

80°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

60%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the The Jelly Roll?

The The Jelly Roll is held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 11:40 AM.

Where does the The Jelly Roll take place?

It takes place in Independence, Kansas.

What distances does the The Jelly Roll offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 4-5, LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 6-7, LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 8-9, LIL' RIPPERS BOYS & GIRLS 10-12, 7 Miles, 21 Miles, 14 Miles.

Is the The Jelly Roll course flat and good for a PR?

The The Jelly Roll is a rolling hills, loop course course.

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