Kirby Derby

🏃‍♂️Race Overview

• Date: 2026-05-02
• Location: Forest Reserve Park, Monticello, IL
• Registration Link: Register Here
• Proceeds: All proceeds go to the development of the Wellness Trail provided by the Kirby Foundation.

📅Important Dates

• T-shirt Deadline: 4/14
• Registration Time: Until 7:30am on race morning
• Event Switch Deadline: 12pm the day before the race

📦Pickup Information

• Bib and Shirt Pickup: Friday from 4-5:30pm or on race morning 6:45-8am at the park pavilion.
• Race Shirt: Participants registered by 11:59pm on 4/14 will receive a race shirt.
• Size Swaps: Unable to accommodate shirt size swaps.

🎶Race Day Schedule

• Announcements: 7:45am
• Race Start: 8am
• Course: Not a closed course: volunteers at every intersection to guide.

💧Water Stations

• Water Stops: Two stops available this year.
• Locations: First by Nick's Park, second by Monticello Laundry.
• 10K Runners: Will pass the second stop twice.

🏆Award Ceremony

• 5K Awards: Start at approximately 9am.
• 10K Awards: Immediately following the 5K awards.

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