2025 Attica Turkey Trot

Cost

Early Bird Registration $25.00 includes participate shirt.

30 Days Prior to Event Day Including Race Day Registration: $30.00. Does not guarantee a T-shirt

Virtual 5K: $30 (Shipping & Handling of Event Shirt/Finisher Award covered in registration)

Registration

On-Site registration will be available at packet pick-up the Friday before Event Day as well as Event Day at 7 AM.

Date/Time

Start time is 8:00 AM. Please arrive at the Covington City Park in Covington, IN between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM to make sure you have enough time to catch the shuttle to the starting line and for late registration. Race day registration fee MUST be paid in cash and ends at 7:30am. Shuttles will be available between 7:15 and 7:40 to take participants to the Pearl St Starting Line. The last shuttle will leave the park at 7:40 AM.

Packet Pick Up

Packet Pick Up To Be Determined at this time.

If you are unable to make it Packets will also be available race day. We encourage early packet pick up to make race day morning easier.

Location / Parking

Please park your car at the Covington City Park (1 City Park Covington, IN 47932). Sign in at the Registration table and the shuttle will take you to the starting line. The race will finish at the Covington City Park.

KIDS FUN RUN

Immediately following the 5k Run/Walk there will be a short “Fun Run” for children. The “Fun Run” is free and we invite all children to participate.

Donations

Donations will be accepted via the Race Website. All proceeds from the Covington 5K will go to the announced beneficiaries upon selection.

Why the Covington 5k?

The Covington 5K has a mission of helping to promote a healthy community. The 15th annual Covington 5K continues to build on the previous years. All proceeds for this year’s event will be contributed to named beneficiaries in the Covington community. The 2025 Covington 5K proceeds will be donated to The Covington High School Art Program and The Rick Randles Art and Music Appreciation Fund! .

28th Annual Lake Mingo Trail Run Est. 1999

Saturday, June 13, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m.

IMPORTANT RACE DAY CHANGE!!!!!

Race Director: Joe Kelly

Co Race Director: Stephen Darling

From the RD: This race is special and each year we mix it up by changing directions. On Odd years the course is clockwise and On Even years the course is counterclockwise. So make sure you train accordingly.

Grand Slam Event #3: 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.

Location: Kennekuk Cove County Park. Take I-74 to exit 210 and follow the signs to the park. Address is: 22296-A Henning Road Danville, IL 61834

Course Mingo Trail: The course is 90% trail with 7% grassland and 3% rock & asphalt. There are numerous hills, 9 bridges and marshlands. This 7.1 mile course goes around Lake Mingo and you go across the earth dam. It is deep woods and you may see deer, wild turkeys, geese, wood ducks, snakes and giant blue Heron. Depending on the weather, you may get wet and muddy. Or you might be hot as heck and needing to visit that hydration station halfway around the lake. If a storm washes out one of the bridges... there may be a creek crossing. How fun would that be?

Aid Stations: There is one aid station halfway through the course. The hydration station will have water, various beverages and limited snacks.

Online Registration Dates: Open until June 4, 2026

Race Day Registration: Available from 8:00 to 8:45 and the cost is $45. Cash or checks may be made payable to KRR. Race day registration does not include the shirt.

T-shirt Cutoff Date: TBD– You must register online by this date to order a shirt/sweatshirt. There may be a small selection of shirts available for purchase at a cost of $20. Limited shirts may be available at the after party but there are no guarantees.

Packet Pickup: Packet will include your shirt, bib and pins and can be picked up on race day from 8:00 to 8:45

Time Limit: No time limit

Finisher Medals: will be presented to the first 150 runners as you cross the finish line.

Age Group Awards: TBD

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 Kennekuk County Park Staff, all of our dedicated volunteers, and loyal sponsors.

Post Race Party: Immediately following the race, the party will be at the Hideaway Shelter. Kennekuk will have pulled pork and pulled chicken with chips and old style keg beer

Camping: Nearby Kickapoo State Park has two major campgrounds for tent and trailer camping with 184 sites. About half of the sites have electrical hookups. Two shower buildings and a sanitary dump station are available. A limited number of walk in sites are available for primitive campers, but several campsites can be reserved by writing the site or by applying in person. For more information go to: https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.kickapoo.html or call 217-442-4915

New this year!!!

I have expanded the age groups. I am also going 5 deep for the 8hr run age group awards.

We are keeping the 4 hr run or walk option.

Sticking with start time of 7:00 am

Race shirts t-shirts by Headsweats ($10.00)

Return of the Swagbag

In memory of Scott Hathaway

Limited to 250 participants. There will be NO refunds, deferrals, or transfers of division. No exceptions. READ ALL RULES.

COURSE

The race will again follow the original clockwise direction. This means you will be running or walking Up Watermelon Hill. Yes, that means the return of that aid station. Start and Finish at the Laury Barn (Big Red Barn). The course is a 3.25-mile loop through the park. The course is a mix of grass, gravel, and pavement. There is a full aid station around the halfway point of the course and one on top of Watermelon Hill. Runners can and should have their own aid at the start/finish, including crew support.

Events

PACKET PICK UP

Pick up your race packet in the Laury Barn (Big Red Barn). You will receive a swag bag with your bib, and shirt if ordered, as well as some surprises we are working on.

Canopies can be set up on Friday starting at 2 pm.

• Friday 8/7/2026: 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. preferred packet pick-up time.

• Saturday, 8/8/2026, 6:00 A.M. to 6:30 A.M for 8hr participants.

• Saturday 8/8/2026, 10:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. for 4hr participants.

Anyone sleeping overnight at the park must check in as a camper and pay the $20 camping fee.

COURSE PREVIEW/ "BABY HOWL 5K"

Friday 8/7/2026: 6:00 P.M.

We will Start a one loop preview of the Howl course for participants and their families/crews. Everyone is welcome! Free event.

RACE

Saturday 8/8/2026: 7:00 A.M.

Howl at the Moon - 8 hr race begins. Starting line near the Red Laury Barn.

Howl at the Moon - 4 hr race begins at 11:00 AM.

You must check in with your assigned scorer (under the tent at the starting line) prior to the start of the race.

RUNNERS:

• PACERS are only allowed for the 8 hr race and only after 11 am. One pacer per loop. Pacers must sign a waiver and wear a bib. No pacers on out and backs.

• Loops are counted by personal scorers for each age division.

• You must check in with your scorer each loop.

• YOUR SCORER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.

• Runners cannot start a loop after 2:30 P.M.

• 1/4 Mile out and back course starts at 2:30 pm. run as many as you can before 3:00pm.

WALKERS:

• PACERS are only allowed for the 8 hr race and only after 11 am. One pacer per loop. Pacers must sign a waiver and wear a bib. No pacers on out and backs.

• Loops are counted by personal scorers.

• You must check in with your scorer each loop.

• YOUR SCORER IS ALWAYS RIGHT.

• Walkers cannot start a loop after 2:15 P.M.

• 1/4 Mile out and back course starts at 2:15 pm walk as many as you can before 3pm

• Walkers must walk at all times. No race-walking.

AWARDS AND AFTER PARTY

8 hr run: Top 3 runners male/female overall . Top 5 runners male/female in each age group. (0-29 ,30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over). And

4 hr run: Top 3 runners male/female overall. Top runner male/female in each age group (0-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over)

8/4 hr walk: Top 3 walkers male/female overall.

Post race food will be provided for all registered racers. We are working on getting a food truck on site at cost if you need something more to eat or if Family/Friends/Crew are hungry. We cannot guarantee that we can accommodate all food allergies or dietary restrictions.

Overnight Camping

Camping is available on Friday & Saturday. $20.00 fee includes both nights. Fee will be donated to the park. YOU MUST PAY THIS FEE EVEN IF YOU ARE SLEEPING IN A VEHICLE. Camping will be first come first serve and you can pay at online registration or at Friday's packet pick up (cash only). Quiet hours are 9:30pm-5:30am. Canopies can be set up Friday after 2 pm at no charge.

46th Annual Wild Wild Wilderness Est. 1981

📝 Race Day Registration

Race day sign-ups are available onsite from 8:00 to 8:45

AM.

💵 Cost: $40 (5K) or $50 (7.45 Mile) — please make checks payable to KRR.

👕 Race day registration does not include a race shirt or sweatshirt.

🎽 Packet Pickup:

Packet will include your bib, shirt and pins and can be picked up on race day from 8:00 am to 8:45 am. The location for pickup is at Kickapoo State Park Maintenance Building.

📍 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.

🕐 Race Time Limit: None just have fun

⏰ Start Times:

5K: 9:15

7.45 Mile: 9:00

🏞️Course Overview:

The 7.45 mile course is 95% trail, and heads east out of the park before turning into the woods, where the adventure really begins. You will climb and descend steep hills, cross creeks and bridges, and if you are lucky, see some dee and other wildlife. This is a scenic and challenging run.

⛑⛑️ Aid Stations:

There will be one aid station approximately 2 miles into the course and another right after 4 miles. The aid stations will be supplied with liquid hydration.

Race Day Regulation Reminders:

🚫 NO BANDITS · NO RADIOS or HEADPHONES· NO STROLLERS · NO DOGS

📬 NO AWARDS OR SHIRTS MAILED

❌ NO REFUNDS OR BIB TRANSFERS

🎉 MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN DRAWING

🏕️ Camping Update

Kickapoo has two major campgrounds for tent and trailer camping with 184 sites. About half of the sites have electrical hookups. Two shower buildings and a sanitary dump station are available. A limited number of walk in sites are available for primitive campers, but several campsites can be reserved by writing the site or by applying in person. For more information go to: https://dnr.illinois.gov/parks/park.kickapoo.html or call 217-442-4915

BOILER UP on Saturday, October 24 at the 15th Annual Purdue Boilermaker Half-Marathon & 5k, Presented by the Franciscan OrthoIndy Surgery Center! Join the crowd of 5,000+ competitors at this classic event outside of Ross-Ade Stadium, the home for Purdue football!

The thrilling half-marathon course travels through the gorgeous Purdue University Campus and parts of West Lafayette! While the 5k sticks to the beautiful campus!

As always, Purdue students and active/retired Military members get $5.00 off their entry!