Kirby Derby

🏃‍♂️ Kirby Derby Overview

Participating in the Kirby Derby is a great way to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while having fun. All the proceeds go to the development of the Wellness Trail provided by the Kirby Foundation. For more information and online registration click on the links above.

📅 Important Deadlines

• T-shirt deadline: 4/14
• Registration open: Until 7:30am on race morning
• Same day registration: Completed on your mobile device only
• Event switch deadline: 12pm the day before the race

📍 Check-In Information

Bib and shirt pickup will be Friday from 4-5:30pm or on race morning 6:45-8am. Both will take place at the park pavilion. If you registered by 11:59pm on 4/14 you will receive a race shirt. Please note that we are not able to accommodate shirt size swaps.

🎉 Race Day Schedule

• Announcements: 7:45am
• National Anthem: 7:45am
• Race Start: 8am
• Course Information: This is not a closed course

💧 Water Stations

We will have two water stations available this year. The first water stop will be by Nick's Park and the second will be by Monticello Laundry. 10K runners will pass the second stop twice.

🏆 Awards Ceremony

The 5K award ceremony will start at approximately 9am with the 10K awards immediately following.

🔗 Stay Connected

For the latest race updates, follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KMCKirbyDerby/

📍 Race Location

Join us at Forest Reserve Park, Monticello, IL on May 2, 2026.

📝 Registration Link

Register for the Kirby Derby [here](https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Monticello/KirbyDerby?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).