Kirby Derby – Monticello, IL 2026

Date
May 2, 2026
Location
Monticello, IL
Venue
Forest Reserve Park
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00 – $35.00
Events
10K Run, 5K Run/Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Kirby Derby is a running race featuring 10K and 5K options, held on May 2, 2026, at Forest Reserve Park in Monticello, Illinois. The event starts at 8:00 AM, giving runners an early morning opportunity to complete their distance before temperatures rise. Entry fees range from $25 to $35 depending on registration timing and category. Whether you're targeting a 5K tempo effort or a longer 10K effort, this local race offers a straightforward format for runners training through late spring. Plan your travel to Monticello with a standard race-day arrival window, accounting for parking and pre-race setup at the park venue.

From the Race Organizer
Participating in the Kirby Derby is a great way to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while having fun. All the proceeds go to the development of the Wellness Trail provided by the Kirby Foundation. For more information and online registration click on the links above. T-shirt deadline is 11:59pm cst on April 3, 2026! Please note that registration will be open until 7:30am on race morning, however there will be no cash registration available at the park on race morning. Same day registration will be completed on your mobile device. If you need to switch events, the deadline to do so is 12pm the day before the race. Bib and shirt pickup will be Friday from 4-5:30pm or on race morning 6:45-7:45am. Both will take place at the park pavilion. Announcements and National Anthem will be at 7:45am. The race will start promptly at 8am. Please note that this is not a closed course. We do our best to inform the community of the race and encourage them to use alternate routes when possible. We

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Kirby Derby – Monticello, IL 2026?

Kirby Derby – Monticello, IL 2026 takes place on May 2, 2026. The race is held in Monticello, Illinois.

Where is Kirby Derby – Monticello, IL 2026 held?

Kirby Derby – Monticello, IL 2026 is held at Forest Reserve Park in Monticello, Illinois.

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