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44th Annual Kennekuk Road Runners - Siberian Express Trail Race Est. 1984 📝 Race Day Registration Race day sign-ups are available onsite from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM. 💵 Cost: $50 (cash or check only) — please make checks payable to KRR. 👕 Race day registration does not include a race shirt or sweatshirt. 🔗 Want to save time? https://runsignup.com/Race/OnSiteReg/101955 🎽 Packet Pickup: Packet will include your bib, shirt and pins and can be picked up on race day from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. The location for pickup is at Kickapoo State Park Maintenance Building. 📍 Location: Kickapoo State Recreation Area Take I-74 to exit 210 and follow the signs to the park. Address is: 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood IL 61858. ⏰ Start Times: 11:00 am 🕐 Race Time Limit: The course officially closes at 1:00 PM. Participants finishing after this time will not receive a finisher award and will continue at their own risk. To earn your finisher award, be sure to cross the line before then—after that, you’re welcome to continue, but support will be limited. 🏞️Course Overview: The 7.45-mile course is 95% trail, and heads east out of the park before turning into the woods, where the adventure really begins. You will climb and descend steep hills, cross creeks and bridges, and if you are lucky, see some dee and other wildlife. This is a scenic and challenging run. ⛑⛑️ Aid Stations: Due to the weather and time of year there are no aid stations on this course so pack your race day essentials accordingly. Race Day Regulation Reminders: 🚫 NO BANDITS · NO RADIOS or HEADPHONES· NO STROLLERS · NO DOGS 📬 NO AWARDS OR SHIRTS MAILED ❌ NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS 🎉 MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DRAWING 🏕️ Camping Update Please note: Camping is not available at Kickapoo State Recreation Area during this time of year. Plan accordingly and explore nearby lodging options if you're staying overnight!

39th Mountain Goat Est. 1987  Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.  Race Director: Jenn Scheele Co-Director: Tina Holley   From the RD:  There are lots of reasons to run this race!! (1) See if you are in shape after the winter (2) Enjoy the first weekend of spring  (3) See how out of shape you are after the winter (4) Super spring marathon training (5) It is not the usual 5k that everyone can do (6) The usual KRR after race party!  Grand Slam Event #2: An awesome award will be presented to everyone who finishes these great Kennekuk Events in 2026.  Siberian Express, Mountain Goat, Lake Mingo Trail Run, and Wild Wild Wilderness.  Awards will be presented at the Wild Wild Wilderness race and you must be present to receive. Award will not be mailed.   Location: Kickapoo State Recreation Area Take I-74 to exit 210 and follow the signs to the park. Address is: 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood IL 61858.  Distance: There are 3 distance options for this event.  5k  --  1 Out and Back  It’s

46th Annual Wild Wild Wilderness Est. 1981   📝 Race Day RegistrationRace day sign-ups are available onsite from 8:00 to 8:45 AM.💵 Cost: $40 (5K) or $50 (7.45 Mile) — please make checks payable to KRR.👕 Race day registration does not include a race shirt or sweatshirt.   🎽 Packet Pickup: Packet will include your bib, shirt and pins and can be picked up on race day from 8:00 am to 8:45 am.  The location for pickup is at Kickapoo State Park Maintenance Building.   📍 Location: Kickapoo State Recreation Area Take I-74 to exit 210 and follow the signs to the park. Address is: 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood IL 61858.    🕐 Race Time Limit: None just have fun ⏰ Start Times:5K: 9:15 7.45 Mile: 9:00   🏞️Course Overview: The 7.45 mile course is 95% trail, and heads east out of the park before turning into the woods, where the adventure really begins.  You will climb and descend steep hills, cross creeks and bridges, and if you are lucky, see

Annual KRR Banquet- Saturday February 29, 2020 Exit 210 Saloon 12414 US 150 Oakwood, IL 61858 The annual KRR Banquet will be held on February 29, 2020. The party will begin at 5:30 with dinner at 6:00 p.m. The cost per person for the Banquet will be $15.00. Again, this year, we will request that you pay the total cost in advance. The cost will include a dinner, dessert, domestic beer and soft drinks. A cash bar will be available where you may purchase mixed drinks at your expense. If you show up after dinner without paying ahead then you will be responsible for buying all your own food and drinks. We will have games and prizes after dinner so come ready for fun We will again have mileage awards. This will be the last year for mileage awards. More details on 2020 awards will be coming! ONLY MILES THAT HAVE BEEN LOGGED AS RUNNING OR WALKING FOR SPECIFIC EXERCISE CAN BE SUBMITTED. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MILEAGE THAT INCLUDES YOUR TOTAL FITBIT MILES FOR THE DAY OR CONVERSIONS OF BIKING, SWIMMING, WEIGHTLIFTING, OR OTHER FORMS OF EXERCISE. You MUST BE PRESENT to get your mileage award. We will not have it available at other events nor will we ship it if you fail to get your mileage award at the Banquet.