Kennekuk Road Runners – Wild Wild Wilderness 2026 — Oakwood, IL

Date
September 12, 2026
Location
Oakwood, IL
Venue
10906 Kickapoo Park Rd
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $50.00
Events
Wild Wilderness 5K, Wild Wild Wilderness 7.45
Includes
Unisex Shirt / Ladies Shirt | Unisex T-Shirt / Ladies Shirt
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kennekuk Road Runners – Wild Wild Wilderness 2026 — Oakwood, IL?

Kennekuk Road Runners – Wild Wild Wilderness 2026 — Oakwood, IL takes place on September 12, 2026. The race is held in Oakwood, Illinois.

Where is Kennekuk Road Runners – Wild Wild Wilderness 2026 — Oakwood, IL held?

Kennekuk Road Runners – Wild Wild Wilderness 2026 — Oakwood, IL is held at 10906 Kickapoo Park Rd in Oakwood, Illinois.

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