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8 events in Vermilion County, Illinois

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  • Kennekuk Road Runners - Members Only Fat Ass [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Feb 21, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    23rd Annual Fat Ass Est. 2003

    Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 8:00 a.m.

    Race Director: Julie Zimmerman / Co Director: Adrianne Thompson

    From the RD: You have to pick your distance for this event. You...

    23rd Annual Fat Ass Est. 2003

    Saturday, February 21, 2026 @ 8:00 a.m.

    Race Director: Julie Zimmerman / Co Director: Adrianne Thompson

    From the RD: You have to pick your distance for this event. You have 5 hours to complete as many miles as you can. You may choose the Lake Mingo Trail and/or the Howl Loop. The categories for each level are as follows: Fat Ass- 28.4 miles; Large Ass- 21.3 miles; Average Ass – 14.2 miles; Small Ass – 7.1 miles; Baby Ass – 3.29 miles (howl loop); No Ass – Just here to party

    You can change your distance at any time during the day. This event is a PIG RESCUE. What does this mean? Some of our Fat A$$es tried to run their first Fat Ass and got stuck on the Lake Mingo Trail and need your help to finish. So as you run, keep your eyes open and if you see one, grab them and bring them back for a prize. If you find the “Golden Pig” you will win a Free Howl at the Moon Entry. So have fun and good luck.

    Members Only Event: You must be a member of the Kennekuk Road Runners to participate in this event. So this is the perfect event to become a member of this awesome club.

    Location: Hide Away Shelter at 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. The 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. Each loop is 7.1 Miles

    Course Howl Loop: The course consists of a rocky road, trail, a couple hills and asphalt. Each loop is 3.29 miles.

    Aid Stations: Due to the weather and time of year there are not aid stations on this course so pack your race day essentials accordingly.

    Online Registration Dates: Open till Raceday. Please sign up soon so we can get a head count for food and prizes.

    Online Registration Cost: Entry and Food is FREE! You can purchase the Fat Ass Sweatshirt. Keep any eye out for the image release on our Facebook page.

    Sweatshirt Cutoff Date: N/A all swag must be won

    Check IN and Packet Pickup: Packet will include your bib and pins and can be picked up on race day any time after 7:45am. Check in by placing your pig next to your name on the board. This is very important, so we know who is out on the trails. You must check out on the same board, so we know you are done so we don’t send out the dogs to find you.

    Time Limit: 5 hours

    Start Time: Hideaway opens at 8:00 am, but you can start as early as 6:00 am. The finish time is no later than 2:30 PM. EVERYONE MUST SIGN IN, SO IF YOU START EARLY, PLEASE COME IN ON YOUR 2ND LOOP AND SIGN IN AND DO NOT PICK A PIG UP FROM THE TRAIL UNTIL AFTER 8:00. Please sign out when you are finished for the day. We would like all asses done no later than 2:30, so we can party!!

    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: Immediately following the race, the party will be at the Hideaway Shelter. Bring a dish to share and your favorite beverage of choice.

    Camping: Not available during this time of year

    Fun Facts:

    • Adult pigs can run at speeds of 11 mph, or in other words, they can run a 7 minute mile. Could you do any better?

    • If you’ve ever suggested that someone was “sweating like a pig”, then you’d be wrong. Pigs have hardly any sweat glands, and one of the best ways for them to cool down is to wallow in all of the glorious mud.

    • Pigs appear to have good sense of direction and have found their way home over great distances.

    28.4 Miles Run

    22296 Henning Rd, Vermilion County, Illinois, 61834, United States
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  • Kennekuk Road Runners - Mountain Goat [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM

    Description

    39th Mountain Goat Est. 1987

    Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.

    Race Director: Jenn Scheele

    Co-Director: Tina Holley

    From the RD: There are lots of reasons to run this race!! (1) See if you are in...

    39th Mountain Goat Est. 1987

    Saturday, March 21, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.

    Race Director: Jenn 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 5k that everyone can do (6) 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 It’s a hill...get over it 😊

    10k – 2 Out and Back A nice hill workout 😊😊

    15k – 3 Out and Back It isn’t bragging if you’ve 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 hat.

    Swag Cutoff Date: Jan 19th – 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. gabedifanis@gmail.com 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: Exit 210 Saloon

    Camping: Not available during this time of year

    3.1 Miles 6.2 Miles 9.3 Miles Run Trail

    10906 Kickapoo Park Rd, Vermilion County, Illinois, 61858, United States
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