Commercial Street Criterium 2026
Fast, technical eight-corner criterium on fresh downtown pavement in Plainfield, a late-summer sprinter's showcase on the Illinois racing calendar.
The vibe
Eight corners, fresh pavement, flat out
Fresh pavement changes a crit course completely, and downtown Plainfield’s eight-corner layout is built for exactly that kind of speed. xXx Racing runs a flowing course rather than a technical, brake-heavy one — the kind of criterium that rewards riders who can hold a line and sprint out of corners rather than those who win on cornering craft alone.
It sits late in the Illinois Cup calendar, which means the field tends to be sharp — riders who’ve been racing crits all summer and are peaking for the finale stretch. Spectators get a good look at the action too, since a compact eight-corner course keeps most of the race visible from just about anywhere downtown.
Check xxxracing.org for registration and category details closer to race day.