In 95 days · Sat, Nov 28, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 28th, 2026
Where
20301 900 North Rd, Westville IL
Distance
1 Mile
Typical weather
31–46°F · some rain risk
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2025
21–32°F
dry
2024
30–38°F
dry
2023
16–27°F
dry
2022
39–47°F
dry
2021
28–40°F
dry
2020
27–47°F
dry
2019
32–38°F
dry
2018
18–32°F
dry
2017
49–60°F
dry
2016
43–52°F
rain
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About this race
🏃♂️ A Kennekuk Members Only Event - MEET THE BACKPACK TRAIL
🌲 TRAIL:
- Difficulty: One of the most difficult in this part of the Midwest.
- Experience: Plenty of sheer beauty, and you could very easily get wet & muddy.
- Features: Everything a trail runner could want, including a long stair climb.
- Guidance: You CAN NOT run this trail alone if it is your first time. We would have to send out the bloodhounds!
🗺️ DIRECTIONS:
- Route: Going South on Route 1 to Westville, turn left on East Main Street at the stoplight.
- Landmark: You will see Julee's Shooting Star Tavern on the right (northwest corner).
- Distance: Follow the road for 7.2 miles to the Forest Glen entrance.
- Final Steps: Turn left into the park and follow the road to the Maple Grove Lodge.
🎉 PARTY:
- Location: NEW LOCATION!! The party is at the Maple Grove Lodge.
- Style: This will be a potluck style meal with beverages.
- Updates: Further details will be posted on the KRR Facebook page.
☔ WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?
- Response: DUMB, DUMB QUESTION. WE'RE KRR!
- Attitude: WE DON’T CARE! WE’RE TRAIL RUNNERS!
✅ REGISTRATION:
- RSVP: WE MUST KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING SO WE HAVE ENOUGH -- SO SIGN UP TODAY
- Link: For more information and registration, visit the official race page.
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