Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack

🏃‍♂️ 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.
• Diversity: Everything a trail runner could want, including a long stair climb.
• Safety: 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 comer).
• Distance: Follow the road for 7.2 miles to the Forest Glen entrance.
• Arrival: 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.
• Reminder: We must know if you are coming so we have enough -- so sign up today.

🌧️ WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD?

• Attitude: DUMB, DUMB QUESTION. WE'RE KRR!
• Spirit: WE DON’T CARE! WE'RE TRAIL RUNNERS!

Event Date: 2026-11-28

Location: 20301 900 North Rd, Westville, IL

Sign up for the race here.