6 events in Vermilion County, Illinois

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. [email protected] 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

🐾 Cats & Dogs 5K and 5‑Hour Event 🐶🐱

❤️ ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join us for a fun, furry‑friendly day at Kennekuk as we run, walk, and celebrate the dogs and cats of Vermilion County! 🐾

There are 2 Event Options to enjoy:

• 🐶 OPTION 1: 5K - The Howl @ the Moon Loop only.

• 🐱 OPTION 2: 5‑Hour Event - Run or walk for up to five hours on the Howl Loop or the Lake Mingo Trail.

🗓️ DATE/TIME

Both events start at 8:00 AM.

📍 LOCATION

Kennekuk County Preserve – Hideaway

22296 Henning Rd, Danville, IL 61834

West of Danville, Illinois. Take I‑74 to Exit 206 or 210 and follow the signs to the park.

💲 REGISTRATION COST

• 5K: $35

5‑Hour: $30

👕 T‑SHIRT INFO

We will have a small number of shirts available for purchase onsite from Kennekuk Road Runners as well as the shelter so bring cash for those separate purchases.

Food:

We will have burger hot from the grill and potato salad for the folks who ran the 5 hour event. They will be served shortly after 1:00 once we conclude.

🐾 DONATIONS FOR THE ANIMAL SHELTER ❤️

We kindly ask that you bring donations for the Vermilion County Animal Shelter 🐶🐱.

Their website and Amazon Wish List are available on their homepage.

Tell your friends and family you’re running with and for the dogs and cats of Vermilion County! They can show support by bringing:

Pet food 🐾

Newspaper 🗞️

Kitty litter 🐱

Cleaning supplies 🧼

Grooming items ✂️

Collars & leashes 🐕

KRR turns over every penny of profit to the DOGs & CATs.

You can also make a donation during registration.

Cash donations ❤️view the donations tab for more information about race discounts

🌳 WHY DO THIS?

You’ll enjoy the park, do something you love, and help get our furry friends the care they need 🐾❤️.

The shelter will have animals on‑site — you can walk/run with a dog and play with the cats!

🌟 SOMETHING SPECIAL

KRR WILL PAY THE ADOPTION FEES FOR THE FIRST ADOPTION!!! 🐶🐱❤️

Help a furbaby find their forever home.

🐾 Vermilion County Animal Shelter Website

You can see all the animals available for adoption on their official website

https://www.vercounty.org/animal-shelter/

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