Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat
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Event details
The Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat takes place on March 21, 2026, at Kickapoo State Recreation Area, 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Oakwood, IL 61858. Online registration opens November 6, 2025 and remains available until March 19, 2026. Standard online entry fees listed are $25 for the 5K, $30 for the 10K, and $35 for the 15K. Race day registration is available at a higher fee and does not include the race shirt.
Online packet pickup will include a bib, ordered swag, and pins; swag ordering has a cutoff date to be announced. There are no refunds or bib transfers. No shirts or awards will be mailed. Camping is not available at this time of year.
Course and logistics
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
The event uses a 5K out-and-back course that can be completed one, two, or three times to form the chosen distance. The surface is approximately 90% asphalt and 10% surfaced handicapped trail. There is an aid station located at the bottom of the hill, roughly halfway through the out-and-back. A two-hour time limit applies.
Finisher awards will be presented to the first 200 runners as they cross the finish. Age group awards are not offered. Regulations prohibit bandits, radios, strollers, and dogs. A series award is available for participants who finish designated Kennekuk events in 2026; that award is presented at the Wild Wild Wilderness race and will not be mailed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.