45th Annual Wild Wild Wilderness Est. 1981

  • Date Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 9:00AM CDT
  • Location Oakwood, Illinois
  • Price $43.40 - $59.30
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready for the 45th Annual Wild Wild Wilderness event on Saturday, September 13, 2025, set in the beautiful Oakwood, Vermilion! This exciting race day offers participants the chance to challenge themselves with a choice of distances: a thrilling 5K, a scenic 7.45-mile trail run, or the ultimate Challenge which combines both. Race day registration will be available onsite from 8:00 to 8:45 AM, with entry fees of $40 for the 5K, $45 for the 7.45-mile race, and $55 for the Challenge (cash or check only).

The courses promise an unforgettable experience, winding through the stunning Kickapoo State Recreation Area, featuring 95% trail, steep hills, creek crossings, and the chance to spot local wildlife. With no time limits, just come to have fun! Runners will enjoy aid stations along the way, ensuring hydration as they embark on their adventure. Camping options are also available for those who want to make a weekend out of it. Don’t miss out on this exhilarating event that celebrates nature and fitness in a vibrant community atmosphere!

Organiser's Description

RACE DAY REGISTRATION
RACE DAY SIGN-UPS ARE AVAILABLE ONSITE FROM 8:00 TO 8:45

AM.
COST: $40 (5K) $45 (7.45 MILE) OR $55 FOR CHALLENGE (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/95011 [https://runsignup.com/Race/OnSiteReg/95011]



PACKET PICKUP:

PACKET WILL INCLUDE YOUR BIB, SHIRT AND PINS AND CAN BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY FROM 8:00 AM TO 8:45 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.



RACE TIME LIMIT: NONE JUST HAVE FUN

ALARM CLOCK START TIMES:
5K: 9:00

7.45 MILE: 9:50

CHALLENGE: 9:00 (START WITH THE 5K FIRST)


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.



RESCUE WORKERS HELMETRESCUE WORKERS HELMET AID STATIONS:

THERE WILL BE ONE AID STATION APPROXIMATELY 2 MILES INTO THE COURSE AND ANOTHER RIGHT AFTER 4 MILES. THE AID STATIONS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH LIQUID HYDRATION.





RACE DAY REGULATION REMINDERS:
NO BANDITS . NO RADIOS OR HEADPHONES. NO STROLLERS . NO DOGS
NO AWARDS OR SHIRTS MAILED
CROSS MARK NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS
MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DRAWING


CAMPING UPDATE

KICKAPOO HAS TWO MAJOR CAMPGROUNDS FOR TENT AND TRAILER CAMPING WITH 184 SITES. ABOUT HALF OF THE SITES HAVE ELECTRICAL HOOKUPS. TWO SHOWER BUILDINGS AND A SANITARY DUMP STATION ARE AVAILABLE. A LIMITED NUMBER OF WALK IN SITES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIMITIVE CAMPERS, BUT SEVERAL CAMPSITES CAN BE RESERVED BY WRITING THE SITE OR BY APPLYING IN PERSON. FOR MORE INFORMATION GO TO: HTTPS://DNR.ILLINOIS.GOV/PARKS/PARK.KICKAPOO.HTML OR CALL 217-442-4915

Races

  • Wild Wilderness 5K

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt / Ladies Tank

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $43.40

    The 5K run is a rustic trail that wraps around clear pond and takes you down spooky hollow and up the steps to 7. Follow the signs for the Clear (Pond) Trail.
  • Wild Wild Wilderness 7.45

    Incl. $3.70 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt / Ladies Tank

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:50AM CDT)

    $48.70

    The 7.45 mile course, which is 95% trail, 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 deer and other wildlife. This is a scenic and challenging run.
  • WWW Challenge

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & Unisex T-Shirt / Ladies Tank

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM CDT)

    $59.30

    The 7.45 mile course, which is 95% trail, 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 deer and other wildlife. This is a scenic and challenging run. The 5K run is a rustic trail that wraps around clear pond and takes you down spooky hollow and up the steps to 7. Follow the signs for the Clear (Pond) Trail. Challenge yourself and do both trails.

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10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood, 61858, IL, United States

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