Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat
- Date Sat 21st March 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Oakwood, Illinois
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 39th Annual Mountain Goat race on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in the beautiful Kickapoo State Recreation Area located in Oakwood, Vermilion! This invigorating event kicks off at 10:00 A.M. and offers three challenging race distances: a 5K, 10K, and 15K, all designed to shake off the winter chill and welcome the first weekend of spring. Whether you're testing your fitness after the colder months or gearing up for your marathon training, the Mountain Goat is the perfect opportunity to push your limits on a course that combines 90% asphalt with 10% surfaced handicapped trail.
Participants and spectators alike can look forward to an unforgettable atmosphere filled with camaraderie and celebration. All finishers will receive awards, and there will be a fantastic after-race party to cap off the day’s achievements. Be sure to register online before March 19, 2026, to secure your spot and any desired race swag. Remember, this isn’t just any race; it’s a Kennekuk event, ensuring an experience that’s worth every step! Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a long-standing tradition—mark your calendars
Participants and spectators alike can look forward to an unforgettable atmosphere filled with camaraderie and celebration. All finishers will receive awards, and there will be a fantastic after-race party to cap off the day’s achievements. Be sure to register online before March 19, 2026, to secure your spot and any desired race swag. Remember, this isn’t just any race; it’s a Kennekuk event, ensuring an experience that’s worth every step! Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of a long-standing tradition—mark your calendars
Organiser's Description
39TH MOUNTAIN GOAT EST. 1987
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.
RACE DIRECTOR: JENNIFER SCHEELE
FROM THE RD: THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS TO RUN THIS RACE!! (1) SEE IF YOU ARE IN SHAPE AFTER THE WINTER (2) ENJOY THE FIRST WEEKEND OF SPRING (3) SEE HOW OUT OF SHAPE YOU ARE AFTER THE WINTER (4) SUPER SPRING MARATHON TRAINING (5) IT IS NOT THE USUAL SISSY 5K THAT EVERYONE CAN DO (6) IT'S A KENNEKUK EVENT SO YOU KNOW YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH (7) THE USUAL KRR AFTER RACE PARTY!
GRAND SLAM EVENT #2: AN AWESOME AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO EVERYONE WHO FINISHES THESE GREAT KENNEKUK EVENTS IN 2026. SIBERIAN EXPRESS, MOUNTAIN GOAT, LAKE MINGO TRAIL RUN, AND WILD WILD WILDERNESS. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE WILD WILD WILDERNESS RACE AND YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE. AWARD WILL NOT BE MAILED.
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.
DISTANCE: THERE ARE 3 DISTANCE OPTIONS FOR THIS EVENT.
5K - 1 OUT AND BACK AWARD TO ALL FINISHERS ITS A HILL...GET OVER IT
10K 2 OUT AND BACK A NICE HILL WORKOUT
15K 3 OUT AND BACK IT ISNT BRAGGING IF YOUVE DONE IT
COURSE: THIS COURSE IS 90% ASPHALT AND 10% SURFACED HANDICAPPED TRAIL. THIS IS A 5K COURSE AND YOU CAN DO IT 1, 2, OR 3 TIMES.
AID STATIONS: FUEL UP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY THROUGH THE OUT AND BACK
COURSE.
ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES: OPEN TILL MARCH 19, 2026
ONLINE REGISTRATION COST: REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON FEBRUARY 13
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE FROM 8:30 AM TO 9:30 AND THE COST IS $35 FOR THE 5K, $40 FOR THE 10K AND $45 FOR THE 15K. YOU CAN PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO KRR. RACE DAY REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RACE SHIRT.
SWAG CUTOFF DATE: TBA YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY THIS DATE TO ORDER SWAG. THERE MAY BE A SMALL SELECTION OF SWAG AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE AFTER PARTY BUT THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES.
PACKET PICKUP: PACKET WILL INCLUDE YOUR BIB, SWAG(IF ORDERED) AND PINS AND CAN BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY FROM 8:30 AM TO 9:45 AM.
TIME LIMIT: 2 HOURS
RACE TIME: 10:00 AM
FINISHER AWARDS: WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE FIRST 200 RUNNERS AS YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: N/A
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 KICKAPOO STATE RECREATION AREA STAFF, ALL OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, AND LOYAL SPONSORS.
POST RACE PARTY: TBA
CAMPING: NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR
SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.
RACE DIRECTOR: JENNIFER SCHEELE
FROM THE RD: THERE ARE LOTS OF REASONS TO RUN THIS RACE!! (1) SEE IF YOU ARE IN SHAPE AFTER THE WINTER (2) ENJOY THE FIRST WEEKEND OF SPRING (3) SEE HOW OUT OF SHAPE YOU ARE AFTER THE WINTER (4) SUPER SPRING MARATHON TRAINING (5) IT IS NOT THE USUAL SISSY 5K THAT EVERYONE CAN DO (6) IT'S A KENNEKUK EVENT SO YOU KNOW YOU WILL GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH (7) THE USUAL KRR AFTER RACE PARTY!
GRAND SLAM EVENT #2: AN AWESOME AWARD WILL BE PRESENTED TO EVERYONE WHO FINISHES THESE GREAT KENNEKUK EVENTS IN 2026. SIBERIAN EXPRESS, MOUNTAIN GOAT, LAKE MINGO TRAIL RUN, AND WILD WILD WILDERNESS. AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE WILD WILD WILDERNESS RACE AND YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO RECEIVE. AWARD WILL NOT BE MAILED.
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.
DISTANCE: THERE ARE 3 DISTANCE OPTIONS FOR THIS EVENT.
5K - 1 OUT AND BACK AWARD TO ALL FINISHERS ITS A HILL...GET OVER IT
10K 2 OUT AND BACK A NICE HILL WORKOUT
15K 3 OUT AND BACK IT ISNT BRAGGING IF YOUVE DONE IT
COURSE: THIS COURSE IS 90% ASPHALT AND 10% SURFACED HANDICAPPED TRAIL. THIS IS A 5K COURSE AND YOU CAN DO IT 1, 2, OR 3 TIMES.
AID STATIONS: FUEL UP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL APPROXIMATELY HALFWAY THROUGH THE OUT AND BACK
COURSE.
ONLINE REGISTRATION DATES: OPEN TILL MARCH 19, 2026
ONLINE REGISTRATION COST: REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON FEBRUARY 13
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE FROM 8:30 AM TO 9:30 AND THE COST IS $35 FOR THE 5K, $40 FOR THE 10K AND $45 FOR THE 15K. YOU CAN PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO KRR. RACE DAY REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THE RACE SHIRT.
SWAG CUTOFF DATE: TBA YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY THIS DATE TO ORDER SWAG. THERE MAY BE A SMALL SELECTION OF SWAG AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE AFTER PARTY BUT THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES.
PACKET PICKUP: PACKET WILL INCLUDE YOUR BIB, SWAG(IF ORDERED) AND PINS AND CAN BE PICKED UP ON RACE DAY FROM 8:30 AM TO 9:45 AM.
TIME LIMIT: 2 HOURS
RACE TIME: 10:00 AM
FINISHER AWARDS: WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE FIRST 200 RUNNERS AS YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: N/A
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 KICKAPOO STATE RECREATION AREA STAFF, ALL OF OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS, AND LOYAL SPONSORS.
POST RACE PARTY: TBA
CAMPING: NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 21st March 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 06 NOVFor the 5K race you complete 1 out and back of the hills! -
10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 21st March 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 06 NOVFor the 10K race you complete 2 out and back of the hills! -
15k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 21st March 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 06 NOVFor the 15K race, you complete 3 out and back of the hills! "It isn't bragging if you've done it!"
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10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood, 61858, IL, United States
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