In 34 days · Sat, Sep 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
Where
10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood IL
Distances
5K · Ultra
Typical weather
61–80°F · low rain risk
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2025
59–86°F
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60–86°F
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57–73°F
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55–68°F
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71–89°F
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66–83°F
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2019
73–89°F
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2018
56–76°F
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2017
57–79°F
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2016
57–77°F
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About this race
46th Annual Wild Wild Wilderness Est. 1981
Race Day Registration
- Sign-ups: Race day sign-ups are available onsite from 8:00 to 8:45 AM.
- Cost: $40 (3.45 Mile) or $50 (7.45 Mile) — please make checks payable to KRR.
- Shirt: Race day registration does not include a race shirt or sweatshirt.
Packet Pickup
- Time: Packet will include your bib, shirt and pins and can be picked up on race day from 8:00 am to 8:45 am.
- Location: The location for pickup is at Kickapoo State Park Maintenance Building.
Location
- Address: Kickapoo State Recreation Area Take I-74 to exit 210 and follow the signs to the park.
- Full Address: 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood IL 61858.
Race Time Limit
- Limit: None just have fun.
- Start Times: 3.45 Mile: 9:15 AM.
- Start Times: 7.45 Mile: 9:15 AM.
Course Overview
- Distance: The 7.45 mile course is 95% trail.
- Features: Heads east out of the park before turning into the woods.
- Terrain: You will climb and descend steep hills, cross creeks and bridges.
- Wildlife: If you are lucky, see some deer and other wildlife.
Aid Stations
- Location: There will be one aid station approximately 2 miles into the course.
- Supplies: Another right after 4 miles.
- Hydration: The aid stations will be supplied with liquid hydration.
Race Day Regulation Reminders
- Prohibitions: NO BANDITS · NO RADIOS or HEADPHONES · NO STROLLERS · NO DOGS.
- Awards: NO AWARDS OR SHIRTS MAILED.
- Refund Policy: NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS.
- Drawing: MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DRAWING.
Camping Update
- Campgrounds: Kickapoo has two major campgrounds for tent and trailer camping with 184 sites.
- Facilities: About half of the sites have electrical hookups. Two shower buildings and a sanitary dump station are available.
- Reservations: A limited number of walk-in sites are available for primitive campers, but several campsites can be reserved.
- More Information: For more information go to: Illinois DNR or call 217-442-4915.
Race URL
- Link: For further details, visit Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness.
Course map
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