Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat

🏃‍♂️ 39th Mountain Goat Est. 1987

Saturday, March 15, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m.

👩‍🏫 Race Directors

• Race Director: Jennifer Scheele
• Co Director: Gladys Spencer

💬 From the RD

• Reasons to Run: See if you are in shape after the winter
• Spring Kickoff: Enjoy the first weekend of spring
• Training: Super spring marathon training
• Unique Challenge: It is not the usual sissy 5k that everyone can do

🏆 Grand Slam Event #2

An awesome award will be presented to everyone who finishes these great Kennekuk Events in 2025: 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 - Award to all finishers - 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 13, 2025

💵 Online Registration Cost

REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON FEBRUARY 13

• Race Day Registration: Available from 8:30 am to 9:30 am, cost is $35 for the 5k, $40 for the 10k and $45 for the 15k. You can pay with cash or check made payable to KRR. Race day registration does not include the race shirt.
• T-shirt Cutoff Date: 2/27/25 – You must register online by this date to order a shirt/sweatshirt.

📦 Packet Pickup

Packet will include your bib, shirt(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.

⚖️ 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

Head to Exit 210 Saloon to enjoy some beers with friends! You can purchase food from their menu. https://www.exit210.com/

🏕️ Camping

Not available during this time of year.

🌐 More Info

For further details about the race, visit here.