Pumpkin Hop Cross 2026
Two-day cyclocross weekend in Jacksonville closing out the fall Illinois cyclocross season on the ChiCrossCup and state race calendar.
The vibe
Late fall cross to close the season
Pumpkin Hop Cross is the last real stop on the Illinois cyclocross calendar, a two-day weekend in Jacksonville that gives racers one final shot at ChiCrossCup points before the season winds down. By October, the fields are seasoned — most riders showing up have a full year of CX racing in their legs, so the pace tends to be sharp even in the lower categories.
Two days means two chances to race, which is useful if you’re chasing series points or just want a mulligan after a rough first-day start. Jacksonville itself is a low-key central Illinois town, so don’t expect a big festival scene — this is a race for racers.
Full schedule and registration through the Illinois Cycling Association’s event calendar.