Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat
- Date Sat 20th March 2027
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Oakwood, Illinois
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for the 40th annual Kennekuk Road Runners Mountain Goat race, taking place on Saturday, March 20, 2027, in the beautiful Oakwood, Vermilion area! This exciting event is the perfect way to kick off spring and shake off those winter blues while challenging yourself on a unique course. Participants can choose from three thrilling distances: a 5K, 10K, or a 15K, each featuring a mix of asphalt and surfaced trails. Whether you're looking to test your fitness level post-winter or gear up for spring marathon training, the Mountain Goat has something for everyone!
Join fellow runners at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area for a fun-filled day beginning at 10:00 A.M. Race day registration is available from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., so don’t miss your chance to snag a spot in this fantastic race. With an after-race party, awards for finishers, and plenty of camaraderie, this event promises to be a highlight of the running calendar. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of running and celebration!
Join fellow runners at the Kickapoo State Recreation Area for a fun-filled day beginning at 10:00 A.M. Race day registration is available from 8:30 A.M. to 9:30 A.M., so don’t miss your chance to snag a spot in this fantastic race. With an after-race party, awards for finishers, and plenty of camaraderie, this event promises to be a highlight of the running calendar. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day of running and celebration!
Organiser's Description
40TH MOUNTAIN GOAT EST. 1987
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2027 @ 10:00 A.M.
RACE DIRECTOR: JENN 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 5K THAT EVERYONE CAN DO (6) 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 2027. 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 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 18, 2027
ONLINE REGISTRATION COST: REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON FEBRUARY 17
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE FROM 8:30 AM TO 9:30 AND THE COST IS $40 FOR THE 5K, $45 FOR THE 10K AND $50 FOR THE 15K. YOU CAN PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO KRR. RACE DAY REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SWAG.
SWAG CUTOFF DATE: TBD 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
RACE DAY PHOTOS: WILL BE PROVIDED BY GABE DIFANIS. GABEDIFANIS@GMAIL.COM ALL PHOTOS WILL BE UPLOADED TO RACE WEBSITE FOR YOU TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD.
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: EXIT 210 SALOON
CAMPING: NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR
SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2027 @ 10:00 A.M.
RACE DIRECTOR: JENN 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 5K THAT EVERYONE CAN DO (6) 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 2027. 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 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 18, 2027
ONLINE REGISTRATION COST: REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON FEBRUARY 17
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE FROM 8:30 AM TO 9:30 AND THE COST IS $40 FOR THE 5K, $45 FOR THE 10K AND $50 FOR THE 15K. YOU CAN PAY WITH CASH OR CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO KRR. RACE DAY REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SWAG.
SWAG CUTOFF DATE: TBD 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
RACE DAY PHOTOS: WILL BE PROVIDED BY GABE DIFANIS. GABEDIFANIS@GMAIL.COM ALL PHOTOS WILL BE UPLOADED TO RACE WEBSITE FOR YOU TO VIEW AND DOWNLOAD.
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: EXIT 210 SALOON
CAMPING: NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 20th March 2027 (10:00AM CDT)
$32.80
OPENS 06 NOVFor the 5K race you complete 1 out and back of the hills! -
10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 20th March 2027 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 06 NOVFor the 10K race you complete 2 out and back of the hills! -
15k
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sat 20th March 2027 (10:00AM CDT)
$43.40
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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