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Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

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20301 900 North Rd, Westville IL

Saturday, November 28th, 2026

🏃‍♂️ 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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