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Saturday, January 2nd, 2027
10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood IL
Ultra
25–39°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
24–30°F
dry
2025
26–41°F
dry
2024
24–39°F
dry
2023
45–53°F
rain
2022
19–31°F
dry
2021
32–36°F
dry
2020
39–52°F
dry
2019
27–35°F
dry
2018
-15–11°F
dry
2017
33–48°F
rain
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About this race
44th Annual Kennekuk Road Runners - Siberian Express Trail Race Est. 1984
📝 Race Day Registration
Race day sign-ups are available onsite from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM.
💵 Cost: $50 (cash or check only) — please make checks payable to KRR.
👕 Race day registration does not include a race shirt or sweatshirt.
🔗 Want to save time? https://runsignup.com/Race/OnSiteReg/101955
🎽 Packet Pickup:
Packet will include your bib, shirt and pins and can be picked up on race day from 9:30 am to 10:45 am. The location for pickup is at Kickapoo State Park Maintenance Building.
📍 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.
⏰ Start Times: 11:00 am
🕐 Race Time Limit:
The course officially closes at 1:00 PM. Participants finishing after this time will not receive a finisher award and will continue at their own risk. To earn your finisher award, be sure to cross the line before then—after that, you’re welcome to continue, but support will be limited.
🏞️Course Overview:
The 7.45-mile course is 95% trail, and heads east out of the park before turning into the woods, where the adventure really begins. You will climb and descend steep hills, cross creeks and bridges, and if you are lucky, see some dee and other wildlife. This is a scenic and challenging run.
⛑⛑️ Aid Stations:
Due to the weather and time of year there are no aid stations on this course so pack your race day essentials accordingly.
Race Day Regulation Reminders:
🚫 NO BANDITS · NO RADIOS or HEADPHONES· NO STROLLERS · NO DOGS
📬 NO AWARDS OR SHIRTS MAILED
❌ NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS
🎉 MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DRAWING
🏕️ Camping Update
Please note: Camping is not available at Kickapoo State Recreation Area during this time of year. Plan accordingly and explore nearby lodging options if you're staying overnight!
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