Kirby Derby
- Date Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Monticello, Illinois
- Price $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the Kirby Derby on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Monticello, Piatt! This vibrant event offers both a 5K and a 10K race, making it perfect for runners of all levels who are eager to challenge themselves while supporting a great cause. Proceeds from the Kirby Derby go directly to the development of the Wellness Trail, ensuring that your participation contributes to community health and wellness initiatives.
Runners can look forward to a well-organized race day, with bib and shirt pickup available on May 9 from 4-5:30 PM and on race morning from 6:45-8 AM at the park pavilion. The event kicks off with announcements and the National Anthem at 7:45 AM, followed by the race start at 8 AM. Be sure to hydrate at our two water stations along the course, and enjoy the post-race award ceremonies, with 5K awards starting around 9 AM and 10K awards immediately after. Donβt miss out on this fantastic opportunity to stay active, have fun, and support a worthy causeβregister now and join us for an unforgettable day!
Runners can look forward to a well-organized race day, with bib and shirt pickup available on May 9 from 4-5:30 PM and on race morning from 6:45-8 AM at the park pavilion. The event kicks off with announcements and the National Anthem at 7:45 AM, followed by the race start at 8 AM. Be sure to hydrate at our two water stations along the course, and enjoy the post-race award ceremonies, with 5K awards starting around 9 AM and 10K awards immediately after. Donβt miss out on this fantastic opportunity to stay active, have fun, and support a worthy causeβregister now and join us for an unforgettable day!
Organiser's Description
Participating in the Kirby Derby is a great way to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while having fun. All the proceeds go to the development of the Wellness Trail provided by the Kirby Foundation. For more information and online registration click on the links above.
T-shirt deadline 4/14
Please note that registration will be open until 7:30am on race morning, however there will be no cash registration available at the park on race morning. Same day registration will be completed on your mobile device. If you need to switch events, the deadline to do so is 12pm on 5/9.
Bib and shirt pickup will be 5/9 from 4-5:30pm or on race morning 6:45-8am. Both will take place at the park pavilion. If you registered by 11:59pm on 4/14 you will receive a race shirt. Please note that we are not able to accommodate shirt size swaps.
Announcements and National Anthem will be at 7:45am. The race will start promptly at 8am.
Please note that this is not a closed course. We do our best to inform the community of the race and encourage them to use alternate routes when possible. We will have a volunteer at every intersection to help guide participants and stop any oncoming traffic.
We will have two water stations available this year. The first water stop will be by Nick's Park and the second will be by Monticello Laundry. 10K runners will pass the second stop twice.
The 5K award ceremony will start at approximately 9am with the 10K awards immediately following.
For the latest race updates, follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KMCKirbyDerby/
T-shirt deadline 4/14
Please note that registration will be open until 7:30am on race morning, however there will be no cash registration available at the park on race morning. Same day registration will be completed on your mobile device. If you need to switch events, the deadline to do so is 12pm on 5/9.
Bib and shirt pickup will be 5/9 from 4-5:30pm or on race morning 6:45-8am. Both will take place at the park pavilion. If you registered by 11:59pm on 4/14 you will receive a race shirt. Please note that we are not able to accommodate shirt size swaps.
Announcements and National Anthem will be at 7:45am. The race will start promptly at 8am.
Please note that this is not a closed course. We do our best to inform the community of the race and encourage them to use alternate routes when possible. We will have a volunteer at every intersection to help guide participants and stop any oncoming traffic.
We will have two water stations available this year. The first water stop will be by Nick's Park and the second will be by Monticello Laundry. 10K runners will pass the second stop twice.
The 5K award ceremony will start at approximately 9am with the 10K awards immediately following.
For the latest race updates, follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KMCKirbyDerby/
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th May 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$38.10
CLOSED
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