Race Information
Wild Wild Wilderness Trail Run
Sep 14, 2024 - Saturday
12K, 5K trail run
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organized byKennekuk Road Runners
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Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:
44th Annual Wild Wild Wilderness
Saturday, September 14, 2024FINAL 2024 GRAND SLAM EVENT
LOCATION
Join us at Kickapoo State Recreation Area, west of Danville, Illinois. Take I-74 to Exit 206 or 210 and follow the signs to the park.COURSE SELECTION
7.45 Trail Run – Wilderness Trail
Race Day Registration $55
5k Trail Run – Clear Pond
Race Day Registration $45
Challenge – Both trailRace Day Registration $65
Course
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.
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.
Challenge yourself and do both trails. Times for each race are belowDate / Time:
Saturday, Sept 14, 2024
5k Starts @ 9:00
7.45 Starts @ 9:50AWARDS
Age Group awards are back and will be presented at the conclusion of the race.
Finisher Medals for 5k and the WWW trail are to be presented when crossing the finish line
2024 Grand Slam Awards!!!!!
Will be presented at the post-race ceremony.REGULATIONS
No bandits, radios, strollers, or dogs are allowed. No shirts or awards will be mailed. No refunds. You must be present to win drawing prizes during the post-race party.POST-RACE PARTY
The awards presentation and post-race party are held in the registration area. Stick around and enjoy the usual KRR good time with food and drinks. Food will be provided for participants and you are free to purchase additional meal tickets; but feel free to bring your own sac lunch if you prefer... Beverages will also be provided for workers and runners.
PARKING
Please arrive early for parking and only park in designated parking spots. Do not park in the grass or alongside the roads. Carpool when possible. The club will not reimburse Parking Violations.
CAMPING
Kickapoo has two major campgrounds for tent and trailer camping, with 184 sites. About half 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. All campers must obtain a camping permit before entering the campgrounds. For more information, go to: http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/ parks/r3/kickapoo.htmSPECIAL THANKS
Please join us in thanking the Kickapoo State Recreation Area Staff, all of our dedicated volunteers, and our loyal sponsors. Kickapoo staff will provide some picnic tables, so feel free to bring your own chairs, blankets, etc., to the post-race party.
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Listing Status
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Added to our DirectoryAug 7, 2004
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Last Updated in our DirectoryNov 1, 2023
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Last checked by a snack-eating human.Nov 28, 2023
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