Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat

  • Date Sat 21st March 2026
  • Time 10:00AM CDT
  • Location Oakwood, Illinois
  • Price $32.80 - $43.40
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to kick off spring with a thrilling challenge at the 39th Mountain Goat event, taking place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the stunning Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, Vermilion. This exciting race offers three distance options for participants: a 5K, a 10K, and a 15K, catering to runners of all skill levels. Whether you're looking to test your fitness after a long winter or enhance your marathon training, the Mountain Goat promises an invigorating experience with its unique course featuring a mix of asphalt and surfaced handicapped trail.

Join fellow enthusiasts at 10:00 A.M. for an unforgettable day filled with camaraderie, competition, and the customary KRR after-race party! All finishers will earn a special award, and the first 200 runners crossing the finish line will receive additional recognition. Don’t miss this chance to embrace the beautiful early spring weather and enjoy a memorable day of running, community, and celebration! Be sure to register online before March 19, 2026, to secure your spot and any swag. Let's make this spring one to remember at the Mountain Goat!

Organiser's Description

39TH MOUNTAIN GOAT EST. 1987

SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026 @ 10:00 A.M.

RACE DIRECTOR: JENNIFER SCHEELE

CO-DIRECTOR: TINA HOLLEY



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 $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 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



RACE DAY PHOTOS: WILL BE PROVIDED BY GABE DIFANIS. [email protected] 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: TBA


CAMPING: NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee

    Sat 21st March 2026 (10:00AM CDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS 15 NOV
    For the 5K race you complete 1 out and back of the hills!
  • 10k

    Incl. $3.10 Fee

    Sat 21st March 2026 (10:00AM CDT)

    $38.10

    OPENS 15 NOV
    For the 10K race you complete 2 out and back of the hills!
  • 15k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Sat 21st March 2026 (10:00AM CDT)

    $43.40

    OPENS 15 NOV
    For 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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Location

10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood, 61858, IL, United States

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