Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat

🏃‍♂️ 39th Mountain Goat Est. 1987

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

🗺️ Race Director

Jenn Scheele

👥 Co-Director

Tina Holley

🏁 From the RD

• Reasons: There are lots of reasons to run this race!
• Assessment: See if you are in shape after the winter
• Enjoy: Enjoy the first weekend of spring
• Training: Super spring marathon training

🏆 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

• 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

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

🚰 Aid Stations

Fuel up at the bottom of the hill approximately halfway through the out and back course.

🗓️ Online Registration Dates

Open till March 19, 2026

💰 Online Registration Cost

REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON FEBRUARY 13

📅 Race Day Registration

• Time: Available from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
• Cost: $40 for the 5k, $45 for the 10k and $50 for the 15k

🎁 Swag Cutoff Date

Jan 19th – You must register online by this date to order swag. There may be a small selection of swag available for purchase at the after party but there are no guarantees.

📦 Packet Pickup

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

⏰ Time Limit

2 hours

🏅 Finisher Awards

Will be presented to the first 200 runners as you cross the finish line.

🥇 Age Group Awards

N/A

📸 Race Day Photos

Will be provided by Gabe Difanis. gabedifanis@gmail.com All photos will be uploaded to race website for you to view and download.

📜 Regulations

No bandits, radios, strollers, or dogs allowed. No shirts or awards will be mailed. No refunds or bib transfers. You must be present to win any drawings at the post race party. Special Thanks: Please join us in thanking the Kickapoo State Recreation Area Staff, all of our dedicated volunteers, and loyal sponsors.

🎉 Post Race Party

TBA

🏕️ Camping

Not available during this time of year.

For more details, visit the [race link](https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Oakwood/34thAnnualKRRMountianGoat?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).