Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness
About this race
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
Join fellow runners on September 12, 2026 for the Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness. It's a fantastic 5K, 12K featuring a flat and fast course in Oakwood.
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Running
Wild Wilderness 5K
The 5K run is a rustic trail that wraps around clear pond and takes you down spooky hollow and up the steps to 7. Follow the signs for the Clear (Pond) Trail.
Wild Wild Wilderness 7.45
The 7.45 mile course, which is 95% trail, 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 deer and other wildlife. This is a scenic and challenging run.
Weather Overview
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About Oakwood
Kennekuk Road Runners - Wild Wild Wilderness takes place in Oakwood, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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