Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack
- Date Sat 28th November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Westville, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of trail running at the Kennekuk Road Runners' Members Only Meet The Backpack event on Saturday, November 28, 2026! Set in the breathtaking Westville, Vermilion, this unique trail offers one of the most challenging and picturesque experiences in the Midwest. Participants will navigate through stunning landscapes, encounter steep stair climbs, and may even get a little wet and muddy along the way. This is not just any trail run; it's a chance to explore a hidden gem that promises views you won’t find anywhere else in the area.
The gathering will kick off at the Maple Grove Lodge, where attendees can look forward to a lively potluck meal and refreshing beverages to refuel after the adventure. With the camaraderie of fellow trail runners and the thrill of the rugged terrain, this event is an absolute must for all members. Make sure to sign up today and prepare for a day filled with fun, community, and unforgettable memories!
The gathering will kick off at the Maple Grove Lodge, where attendees can look forward to a lively potluck meal and refreshing beverages to refuel after the adventure. With the camaraderie of fellow trail runners and the thrill of the rugged terrain, this event is an absolute must for all members. Make sure to sign up today and prepare for a day filled with fun, community, and unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
A KENNEKUK MEMBERS ONLY EVENT - MEET THE BACKPACK TRAIL
TRAIL:
ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT IN THIS PART OF THE MIDWEST. PLENTY OF SHEER BEAUTY, AND YOU COULD VERY EASILY GET WET & MUDDY. EVERYTHING A TRAIL RUNNER COULD WANT. THERE IS EVEN A LONG STAIR CLIMB. YOU WILL SEE THINGS ON THIS TRAIL YOU WON'T SEE ON OTHER TRAILS IN THE AREA. YOU CAN NOT RUN THIS TRAIL ALONE IF IT IS YOUR FIRST TIME. WE WOULD HAVE TO SEND OUT THE BLOODHOUNDS!
DIRECTIONS: GOING SOUTH ON ROUTE 1 TO WESTVILLE, TURN LEFT ON EAST MAIN STREET AT THE STOPLIGHT. YOU WILL SEE JULEE'S SHOOTING STAR TAVERN ON THE RIGHT (NORTHWEST COMER). FOLLOW THE ROAD FOR 7 .2 MILES TO THE FOREST GLEN ENTRANCE. TUM LEFT INTO THE PARK AND FOLLOW THE ROAD TO THE MAPLE GROVE LODGE.
PARTY: NEW LOCATION !! THE PARTY IS AT THE MAPLE GROVE LODGE. THIS WILL BE A POTLUCK STYLE MEAL WITH BEVERAGES. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE POSTED ON THE KRR FACEBOOK PAGE.
WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD? DUMB, DUMB QUESTION. WE'RE KRR! WE DON'T CARE! WE'RE TRAIL RUNNERS!
WE MUST KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING SO WE HAVE ENOUGH -- SO SIGN UP TODAY
TRAIL:
ONE OF THE MOST DIFFICULT IN THIS PART OF THE MIDWEST. PLENTY OF SHEER BEAUTY, AND YOU COULD VERY EASILY GET WET & MUDDY. EVERYTHING A TRAIL RUNNER COULD WANT. THERE IS EVEN A LONG STAIR CLIMB. YOU WILL SEE THINGS ON THIS TRAIL YOU WON'T SEE ON OTHER TRAILS IN THE AREA. YOU CAN NOT RUN THIS TRAIL ALONE IF IT IS YOUR FIRST TIME. WE WOULD HAVE TO SEND OUT THE BLOODHOUNDS!
DIRECTIONS: GOING SOUTH ON ROUTE 1 TO WESTVILLE, TURN LEFT ON EAST MAIN STREET AT THE STOPLIGHT. YOU WILL SEE JULEE'S SHOOTING STAR TAVERN ON THE RIGHT (NORTHWEST COMER). FOLLOW THE ROAD FOR 7 .2 MILES TO THE FOREST GLEN ENTRANCE. TUM LEFT INTO THE PARK AND FOLLOW THE ROAD TO THE MAPLE GROVE LODGE.
PARTY: NEW LOCATION !! THE PARTY IS AT THE MAPLE GROVE LODGE. THIS WILL BE A POTLUCK STYLE MEAL WITH BEVERAGES. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE POSTED ON THE KRR FACEBOOK PAGE.
WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS BAD? DUMB, DUMB QUESTION. WE'RE KRR! WE DON'T CARE! WE'RE TRAIL RUNNERS!
WE MUST KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING SO WE HAVE ENOUGH -- SO SIGN UP TODAY
Races
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Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet the Backpack
Sat 28th November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
Free
OPENS 28 FEB 26PARTY: NEW LOCATION !! The party is at the Maple Grove Lodge. This will be a potluck style meal. Details to follow. Check our Facebook page!
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20301 900 North Rd, Westville, 61883, IL, United States
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