Kirby Derby

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

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.

• Date: 2026-05-02
• Location: Forest Reserve Park, Monticello, IL
• Registration Deadline: 7:30am on race morning
• Same Day Registration: Mobile device only

📅 Important Deadlines

T-shirt deadline coming soon!

If you need to switch events, the deadline to do so is 12pm the day before the race.

🎽 Bib and Shirt Pickup

Bib and shirt pickup will be Friday from 4-5:30pm or on race morning from 6:45-7:45am. Both will take place at the park pavilion.

🕖 Race Day Schedule

Announcements and National Anthem will be at 7:45am. The race will start promptly at 8am.

• Course: Please note that this is not a closed course.
• Traffic Control: We will have a volunteer at every intersection to help guide participants and stop any oncoming traffic.
• Water Stations: We will have two water stations available this year.
• 10K Runners: Will pass the second stop twice.

🏆 Awards Ceremony

The 5K award ceremony will start at approximately 9am with the 10K awards immediately following.

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