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🐾 Cats & Dogs 5K and 5‑Hour Event 🐶🐱 ❤️ ABOUT THIS EVENT Join us for a fun, furry‑friendly day at Kennekuk as we run, walk, and celebrate the dogs and cats of Vermilion County! 🐾 There are 2 Event Options to enjoy: 🐶 OPTION 1: 5K  - The Howl @ the Moon Loop only. 🐱 OPTION 2: 5‑Hour Event  - Run or walk for up to five hours on the Howl Loop or the Lake Mingo Trail. 🗓️ DATE/TIME Both events start at 8:00 AM. 📍 LOCATION Kennekuk County Preserve – Hideaway22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834West of Danville, Illinois. Take I‑74 to Exit 206 or 210 and follow the signs to the park. 💲 REGISTRATION COST 5K: $35 5‑Hour: $30 👕 T‑SHIRT INFO We will have a small number of shirts available for purchase onsite from Kennekuk Road Runners as well as the shelter so bring cash for those separate purchases.  Food:  We will have burger hot from the grill and potato salad for the folks who ran the 5 hour event. The

28th Annual Lake Mingo Trail Run   Est. 1999  Saturday, June 13, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.  IMPORTANT RACE DAY CHANGE!!!!! Race Director: Joe Kelly Co Race Director: Stephen Darling   From the RD: This race is special and each year we mix it up by changing directions. On Odd years the course is clockwise and On Even years the course is counterclockwise. So make sure you train accordingly.   Grand Slam Event #3: An awesome award will be presented to everyone who finishes these great Kennekuk Events in 2025.  Siberian Express, Mountain Goat, Lake Mingo Trail Run, and Wild Wild Wilderness.  Awards will be presented at the Wild Wild Wilderness race.  Location: Kennekuk Cove County Park. Take I-74 to exit 210 and follow the signs to the park. Address is: 22296-A Henning Road Danville, IL 61834  Course Mingo Trail: The course is 90% trail with 7% grassland and 3% rock & asphalt.  There are numerous hills, 9 bridges and marshlands.  This 7.1 mile course goes around Lake Mingo and you go across

New this year!!! I have expanded the age groups. I am also going 5 deep for the 8hr run age group awards. We are keeping the 4 hr run or walk option.  Sticking with start time of 7:00 am Race shirts t-shirts by Headsweats ($10.00) Return of the Swagbag In memory of Scott Hathaway  Limited to 250 participants. There will be NO refunds, deferrals, or transfers of division. No exceptions. READ ALL RULES. COURSE The race will again follow the original clockwise direction. This means you will be running or walking Up Watermelon Hill. Yes, that means the return of that aid station.  Start and Finish at the Laury Barn (Big Red Barn). The course is a 3.25-mile loop through the park. The course is a mix of grass, gravel, and pavement. There is a full aid station around the halfway point of the course and one on top of Watermelon Hill. Runners can and should have their own aid at the start/finish, including crew support. Events PACKET PICK UP Pick up your race packet in the Laury Barn (Big Red B

🍂 FALL FRENZY 2025 🍂 Free Members-Only Event — and the perfect excuse to become a KRR member if you haven’t yet! 📍 Location: Kennekuk County Park – White Oak Barn🕑 Time: 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM✅ Check-In: Starts promptly at 2:00 PM — but feel free to roll in when you're ready to join the fun!   This year’s challenge? A Scavenger Hunt designed for you to enjoy the best of fall in the park while spending time with your KRR family that’s part trail trek, part brain teaser and 100% fall-tastic. 🍁🧠 🎯 Here’s how it works: Choose any of the below stunning three trails — complete them in any order you wish.At the turnaround point of each trail, you will be greeted with your entry to 1 of 3 drawings, bring it back, place it in the designated basket & you are in!  The prizes involve a bunch of orange, KRR fanwear of course & very important to all of us, the best way to carr

10th Annual Veteran's Day 5K Fundraiser for the American Legion Post 210.   Registration: Online Registration is available until November 6th Race Day Registration: 9:30 am to 10:30 am PRICE INCREASE $30 for the Race ONLY Packet Pickup: You can pick up your packet which includes your race bib and shirt (if you ordered one) on race day at the legion from 9:00am to 10:30 am Race Day T-Shirt: No holds on shirts if you do not pick-up prior to the race start.  No exceptions! Shirts will be available for sale and order on race day.  No refunds or transfers on this fundraising event Order of Events PreRace: Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem (Kayla Officer) followed by send off presented by the American Legion Post 210 Honor Guard  Race Start Time: Saturday November 8th at 11:00 am Course: This 5K course is full of surprises.  This 5k course starts at the legion and heads north in a loop around the residential neighborhood and ends right back at the legion.  The course somewhat fla