The State Championship Time Trial Course:The 2026 edition of the Missouri State Championship Time Trial returns to Saint Charles, Missouri. The course for both the 40K and 20K distances will be out-and-back. The course will have several turns and predominantly great pavement quality. There will be several turns that will be marshaled for cross traffic. The course is on scenic rural roads with light traffic, just north of New Town, St. Charles. Senior Categories will race 25 miles (40K), Junior Categories and select Masters Categories will race 12.5 miles (20K). Please note that the course has several 90 degree turns, please review before racing.

Registration: Pre-Registration is $45. After 7/31  registration is $50. Junior entry is FREE and underwritten by Renaissance Financial. Race Day Registration is $55. Fee includes $6.00 rider insurance/MOBRA surcharge. Pre- registration is available at www.bikereg.com – a surcharge will apply for online pre-registration. There WILL be on-site registration race-day 7:30 am – 8:30am. Pre-registered riders will be staged by category. Race day registrations will be staged in order of registration after the last pre-registered rider. We will publish a start list online 48 hours in advance of the race. If you miss your start or suffer a mechanical we can provide a re-start at the end of the start list. First Rider will depart at 9:00 am. No refunds. Races will occur rain or shine.

Medals and Jerseys: Medals will be awarded to the top three finishers per Category. Winners can purchase a Missouri State Championship Jersey for $65. Non-Missouri residents are eligible for placing, but not medals or jerseys.

Please note – Categories will be separated or combined accordingly for BAR scoring. the combining of categories for BAR scoring is a scoring matter for BAR only and that no fields will be combined for payout purposes.

Regular Categories: you CAN use aero equipment, time trial bikes, triathlon bikes, and accessories.

Merckx Category Stipulations: NO – aerobars, skinsuits, shoe covers, aero helmets, or wheels over 28mm in depth.

Neo-Merckx Category: Any depth wheels, skinsuit, aero helmets, any road bike, and shoe covers can all be used. No aerobars.