Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat
- Date Sat 15th March 2025
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Oakwood, Illinois
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the spring running season at the 39th annual Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat event on Saturday, March 15, 2025! This exciting race will take place at the beautiful Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, Vermilion. Participants can choose from three challenging distances: a 5K, a 10K, or a 15K, each offering a unique test of endurance with a mix of out-and-back courses that will make you feel alive after a long winter.
Join fellow runners at 10:00 A.M. to see how you stack up against winter training while enjoying the fresh spring air. Whether you're looking to assess your fitness level or simply enjoy a fun day outdoors, this event promises an unforgettable experience. All finishers will receive awards, and the post-race party at Exit 210 Saloon is the perfect way to celebrate your accomplishment with friends and fellow participants. Don't miss out on this vibrant community event that has become a beloved tradition since 1987!
Join fellow runners at 10:00 A.M. to see how you stack up against winter training while enjoying the fresh spring air. Whether you're looking to assess your fitness level or simply enjoy a fun day outdoors, this event promises an unforgettable experience. All finishers will receive awards, and the post-race party at Exit 210 Saloon is the perfect way to celebrate your accomplishment with friends and fellow participants. Don't miss out on this vibrant community event that has become a beloved tradition since 1987!
Organiser's Description
39TH MOUNTAIN GOAT EST. 1987
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 @ 10:00 A.M.
RACE DIRECTOR: JENNIFER SCHEELE
CO DIRECTOR: GLADYS SPENCER
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 2025. 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 13, 2025
ONLINE REGISTRATION COST: REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON FEBRUARY 13
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE FROM 8:30 AM TO 9:45 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.
T-SHIRT CUTOFF DATE: 2/28/25 YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY THIS DATE TO ORDER A SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT. THERE MAY BE A SMALL SELECTION OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE AFTER PARTY BUT THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES.
PACKET PICKUP: PACKET WILL INCLUDE YOUR BIB, SHIRT(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: HEAD TO EXIT 210 SALOON TO ENJOY SOME BEERS WITH FRIENDS! YOU CAN PURCHASE FOOD FROM THEIR MENU. HTTPS://WWW.EXIT210.COM/ [https://www.exit210.com/]
CAMPING: NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2025 @ 10:00 A.M.
RACE DIRECTOR: JENNIFER SCHEELE
CO DIRECTOR: GLADYS SPENCER
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 2025. 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 13, 2025
ONLINE REGISTRATION COST: REGISTER BEFORE THE PRICE INCREASE ON FEBRUARY 13
RACE DAY REGISTRATION: AVAILABLE FROM 8:30 AM TO 9:45 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.
T-SHIRT CUTOFF DATE: 2/28/25 YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE BY THIS DATE TO ORDER A SHIRT/SWEATSHIRT. THERE MAY BE A SMALL SELECTION OF SHIRTS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE AT THE AFTER PARTY BUT THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES.
PACKET PICKUP: PACKET WILL INCLUDE YOUR BIB, SHIRT(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: HEAD TO EXIT 210 SALOON TO ENJOY SOME BEERS WITH FRIENDS! YOU CAN PURCHASE FOOD FROM THEIR MENU. HTTPS://WWW.EXIT210.COM/ [https://www.exit210.com/]
CAMPING: NOT AVAILABLE DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Gildan Softstyle T-Shirt
Sat 15th March 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.80
For the 5K race you complete 1 out and back of the hills! -
10k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Gildan Ultra Cotton Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 15th March 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.10
For the 10K race you complete 2 out and back of the hills! -
15k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Independent Trading Co Midweight Hoodie
Sat 15th March 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$43.40
For the 15K race, you complete 3 out and back of the hills! "It isn't bragging if you've done it!"
Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat