Kennekuk Road Runners - Lake Mingo
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location Danville, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the 27th Annual Lake Mingo Trail Run on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in beautiful Danville, Vermilion County! This exciting event kicks off at 9:00 A.M. and features a stunning 7.1-mile course that winds through the picturesque Lake Mingo area. Runners will experience 90% trail terrain, complete with hills, bridges, and even marshlands, all while taking in the vibrant wildlife that calls this region home.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors, this race promises a unique experience as the course direction alternates each year—clockwise in odd years and counterclockwise in even years. Don’t miss the chance to earn an awesome finisher medal and memorable awards as you tackle this challenging yet rewarding course. Plus, stick around for the post-race party featuring delicious pulled pork, chicken, and refreshing drinks. Online registration is open until June 5, 2025, so sign up early to secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable trail running celebration!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or looking to enjoy a fun day outdoors, this race promises a unique experience as the course direction alternates each year—clockwise in odd years and counterclockwise in even years. Don’t miss the chance to earn an awesome finisher medal and memorable awards as you tackle this challenging yet rewarding course. Plus, stick around for the post-race party featuring delicious pulled pork, chicken, and refreshing drinks. Online registration is open until June 5, 2025, so sign up early to secure your spot and be part of this unforgettable trail running celebration!
Organiser's Description
27TH ANNUAL LAKE MINGO TRAIL RUN EST. 1999
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M.
RACE DIRECTOR: JOE KELLY
CO RACE DIRECTOR: Stephen Darling
FROM THE RD: THIS RACE IS SPECIAL AND EACH YEAR WE MIX IT UP BY CHANGING DIRECTIONS. ON ODD YEARS THE COURSE IS CLOCKWISE AND ON EVEN YEARS THE COURSE IS COUNTERCLOCKWISE. SO MAKE SURE YOU TRAIN ACCORDINGLY.
GRAND SLAM EVENT #3: AN AWESOME AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO EVERYONE WHO FINISHES THESE GREAT KENNEKUK EVENTS IN 2025. SIBERIAN EXPRESS, MOUNTAIN GOAT, LAKE MINGO TRAIL RUN, AND WILD WILD WILDERNESS. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE WILD WILD WILDERNESS RACE.
LOCATION: KENNEKUK COVE COUNTY PARK. TAKE I-74 TO EXIT 210 AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE PARK. ADDRESS IS: 22296-A HENNING ROAD DANVILLE, IL 61834
COURSE MINGO TRAIL: THE COURSE IS 90% TRAIL WITH 7% GRASSLAND AND 3% ROCK & ASPHALT. THERE ARE NUMEROUS HILLS, 9 BRIDGES AND MARSHLANDS. THIS 7.1 MILE COURSE GOES AROUND LAKE MINGO AND YOU GO ACROSS THE EARTH DAM. IT IS DEEP WOODS AND YOU MAY SEE DEER, WILD TURKEYS, GEESE, WOOD DUCKS, SNAKES AND GIANT BLUE HERON. DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER, YOU MAY GET WET AND MUDDY. OR YOU MIGHT BE HOT AS HECK AND NEEDING TO VISIT THAT HYDRATION STATION HALFWAY AROUND THE LAKE. IF A STORM WASHES OUT ONE OF THE BRIDGES... THERE MAY BE A CREEK CROSSING. HOW FUN WOULD THAT BE?
AID STATIONS: THERE IS ONE AID STATION HALFWAY THROUGH THE COURSE. THE HYDRATION STATION WILL HAVE WATER, VARIOUS BEVERAGES AND LIMITED SNACKS.
ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES: OPEN UNTIL JUNE 5, 2025
ONLINE REGISTRATION COST: $30 SIGN UP BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASES ON MAY 5, 2025
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE FROM 8:00 TO 8:45 AND THE COST IS $40. CASH OR CHECKS MAY BE MADE PAYABLE TO KRR. RACE DAY REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SHIRT.
T-SHIRT CUTOFF DATE: MAY 27 YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY THIS DATE TO ORDER A SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT. THERE MAY BE A SMALL SELECTION OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT A COST OF $20. LIMITED SHIRTS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT THE AFTER PARTY BUT THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES.
PACKET PICKUP: PACKET WILL INCLUDE YOUR SHIRT, BIB AND PINS AND CAN BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY FROM 8:00 TO 8:45
TIME LIMIT: NO TIME LIMIT
FINISHER MEDALS: WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE FIRST 200 RUNNERS AS YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: TBD
REGULATIONS: NO BANDITS, RADIOS, STROLLERS, OR DOGS ALLOWED. NO SHIRTS OR AWARDS WILL BE MAILED. NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN ANY DRAWINGS AT THE POST RACE PARTY.
SPECIAL THANKS: PLEASE JOIN US IN THANKING THE KENNEKUK COUNTY PARK STAFF, ALL OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, AND LOYAL SPONSORS.
POST RACE PARTY: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE, THE PARTY WILL BE AT THE HIDEAWAY SHELTER. KENNEKUK WILL HAVE PULLED PORK AND PULLED CHICKEN WITH CHIPS AND OLD STYLE KEG BEER (RIGGS HEF)
CAMPING: NEARBY KICKAPOO STATE PARK 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
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025 @ 9:00 A.M.
RACE DIRECTOR: JOE KELLY
CO RACE DIRECTOR: Stephen Darling
FROM THE RD: THIS RACE IS SPECIAL AND EACH YEAR WE MIX IT UP BY CHANGING DIRECTIONS. ON ODD YEARS THE COURSE IS CLOCKWISE AND ON EVEN YEARS THE COURSE IS COUNTERCLOCKWISE. SO MAKE SURE YOU TRAIN ACCORDINGLY.
GRAND SLAM EVENT #3: AN AWESOME AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO EVERYONE WHO FINISHES THESE GREAT KENNEKUK EVENTS IN 2025. SIBERIAN EXPRESS, MOUNTAIN GOAT, LAKE MINGO TRAIL RUN, AND WILD WILD WILDERNESS. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE WILD WILD WILDERNESS RACE.
LOCATION: KENNEKUK COVE COUNTY PARK. TAKE I-74 TO EXIT 210 AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS TO THE PARK. ADDRESS IS: 22296-A HENNING ROAD DANVILLE, IL 61834
COURSE MINGO TRAIL: THE COURSE IS 90% TRAIL WITH 7% GRASSLAND AND 3% ROCK & ASPHALT. THERE ARE NUMEROUS HILLS, 9 BRIDGES AND MARSHLANDS. THIS 7.1 MILE COURSE GOES AROUND LAKE MINGO AND YOU GO ACROSS THE EARTH DAM. IT IS DEEP WOODS AND YOU MAY SEE DEER, WILD TURKEYS, GEESE, WOOD DUCKS, SNAKES AND GIANT BLUE HERON. DEPENDING ON THE WEATHER, YOU MAY GET WET AND MUDDY. OR YOU MIGHT BE HOT AS HECK AND NEEDING TO VISIT THAT HYDRATION STATION HALFWAY AROUND THE LAKE. IF A STORM WASHES OUT ONE OF THE BRIDGES... THERE MAY BE A CREEK CROSSING. HOW FUN WOULD THAT BE?
AID STATIONS: THERE IS ONE AID STATION HALFWAY THROUGH THE COURSE. THE HYDRATION STATION WILL HAVE WATER, VARIOUS BEVERAGES AND LIMITED SNACKS.
ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES: OPEN UNTIL JUNE 5, 2025
ONLINE REGISTRATION COST: $30 SIGN UP BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASES ON MAY 5, 2025
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE FROM 8:00 TO 8:45 AND THE COST IS $40. CASH OR CHECKS MAY BE MADE PAYABLE TO KRR. RACE DAY REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SHIRT.
T-SHIRT CUTOFF DATE: MAY 27 YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY THIS DATE TO ORDER A SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT. THERE MAY BE A SMALL SELECTION OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT A COST OF $20. LIMITED SHIRTS MAY BE AVAILABLE AT THE AFTER PARTY BUT THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES.
PACKET PICKUP: PACKET WILL INCLUDE YOUR SHIRT, BIB AND PINS AND CAN BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY FROM 8:00 TO 8:45
TIME LIMIT: NO TIME LIMIT
FINISHER MEDALS: WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE FIRST 200 RUNNERS AS YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: TBD
REGULATIONS: NO BANDITS, RADIOS, STROLLERS, OR DOGS ALLOWED. NO SHIRTS OR AWARDS WILL BE MAILED. NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS. YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN ANY DRAWINGS AT THE POST RACE PARTY.
SPECIAL THANKS: PLEASE JOIN US IN THANKING THE KENNEKUK COUNTY PARK STAFF, ALL OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, AND LOYAL SPONSORS.
POST RACE PARTY: IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE, THE PARTY WILL BE AT THE HIDEAWAY SHELTER. KENNEKUK WILL HAVE PULLED PORK AND PULLED CHICKEN WITH CHIPS AND OLD STYLE KEG BEER (RIGGS HEF)
CAMPING: NEARBY KICKAPOO STATE PARK 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
Kennekuk Road Runners - Lake Mingo
