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Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat

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10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood IL

Saturday, March 21st, 2026

39th Mountain Goat Est. 1987

Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.

Race Directors

  • Race Director: Jenn Scheele
  • Co-Director: Tina Holley

From the RD

  • Reasons To Run: There are lots of reasons to run this race!!
  • Check Your Fitness: See if you are in shape after the winter.
  • Spring Enjoyment: Enjoy the first weekend of spring.
  • Marathon Training: Super spring marathon training.

Grand Slam Event #2

  • Award: An awesome award will be presented to everyone who finishes the Kennekuk Events in 2026.
  • Events Include: Siberian Express, Mountain Goat, Lake Mingo Trail Run, and Wild Wild Wilderness.
  • Presentation: Awards will be presented at the Wild Wild Wilderness race.
  • Eligibility: You must be present to receive the award: it will not be mailed.

Location

  • Venue: Kickapoo State Recreation Area
  • Directions: Take I-74 to exit 210 and follow the signs to the park.
  • Address: 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood IL 61858.

Distance

  • 5k: 1 Out and Back - It’s a hill...get over it.
  • 10k: 2 Out and Back - A nice hill workout.
  • 15k: 3 Out and Back - It isn’t bragging if you’ve done it.

Course

  • Surface: This course is 90% asphalt and 10% surfaced handicapped trail.
  • Loops: This is a 5k course, and you can do it 1, 2, or 3 times.

Aid Stations

  • Location: Fuel up at the bottom of the hill.
  • Timing: Approximately halfway through the out and back course.

Online Registration Dates

  • Deadline: Open till March 19, 2026.

Online Registration Cost

  • Price Increase: Register before the price increases on February 13.
  • Race Day Registration: Available from 8:30 am to 9:30 am.
  • Cost: $40 for the 5k, $45 for the 10k, and $50 for the 15k.
  • Payment: Cash or check made payable to KRR.
  • Note: Race day registration does not include the hat.

Swag Cutoff Date

  • Date: Jan 19th.
  • Order: You must register online by this date to order swag.
  • Availability: There may be a selection of swag at the after party, but no guarantees.

Packet Pickup

  • Contents: Packet will include your bib, swag (if ordered), and pins.
  • Timing: Can be picked up on race day from 8:30 am to 9:45 am.

Time Limit

  • Duration: 2 hours.

Race Time

  • Start: 10:00 am.

Finisher Awards

  • Distribution: Presented to the first 200 runners as you cross the finish line.

Age Group Awards

  • Note: N/A.

Race Day Photos

  • Photography: Will be provided by Gabe Difanis.
  • Contact: gabedifanis@gmail.com
  • Accessibility: All photos will be uploaded to the race website for you to view and download.

Regulations

  • Restrictions: No bandits, radios, strollers, or dogs allowed.
  • Mailing: No shirts or awards will be mailed.
  • Refund Policy: No refunds or bib transfers.
  • Drawings: You must be present to win any drawings at the post-race party.

Special Thanks

  • Gratitude: Please join us in thanking the Kickapoo State Recreation Area Staff, all of our dedicated volunteers, and loyal sponsors.

Post Race Party

  • Location: Exit 210 Saloon.

Camping

  • Availability: Not available during this time of year.

More Information

  • URL: Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat

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