Wild Wild Wilderness
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Wild Wild Wilderness
Wild Wild Wilderness is an annual trail running event held at Kickapoo State Recreation Area in Oakwood, Illinois on 09/18/2027. This is the 46th edition of the event, established in 1981. There is no race time limit.
Two distances are offered:
- 3.45 mile
- 7.45 mile
The 3.45 mile course follows a rustic trail around Clear Pond, passes down Spooky Hollow and includes a climb up the steps to 7; runners should follow signs for the Clear (Pond) Trail. The 7.45 mile route is approximately 95% trail, heads east out of the park into the woods, and includes steep climbs and descents, creek and bridge crossings, and potential wildlife sightings.
There will be one aid station about 2 miles into the course and another shortly after 4 miles; aid stations provide liquid hydration. Packet pickup on race day includes bib, shirt and pins and is at the Kickapoo State Park Maintenance Building from 8:00 to 8:45. Race day registration is available onsite from 8:00 to 8:45, and race day registration does not include a race shirt or sweatshirt.
Onsite camping at Kickapoo is available across two major campgrounds with about 184 sites, roughly half with electrical hookups, two shower buildings and a sanitary dump station. A limited number of walk in primitive sites are available and some campsites can be reserved in person or by mail.
Race regulations include no bandits, no radios or headphones, no strollers, no dogs, no mailed awards or shirts, and no refunds or bib transfers. Winners must be present to win drawings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
