Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Meet The Backpack
- Date Sat 30th November 2024
- Location Georgetown, Illinois
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join the Kennekuk Road Runners for a Members Only Meet The Backpack event on Saturday 30th November 2024 in Georgetown, Vermilion. This exciting trail run is renowned as one of the most challenging in the Midwest, offering participants plenty of sheer beauty and the opportunity to get wet and muddy. With a long stair climb and unique sights along the trail, this event is a must for trail running enthusiasts. Remember, first-time runners must not attempt this trail alone! The post-run party will be held at the Maple Grove Lodge, featuring a potluck style meal and beverages. Don't let bad weather stop you - the KRR doesn't care, we're trail runners! Reserve your spot today to ensure you don't miss out on this thrilling event. More details can be found on the KRR Facebook page.
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 30th November 2024
Free
PARTY: 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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