River Rat Races 10M Run

Bourbonnais, United States • 9 Nov 2025

Event overview

The River Rat Races take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Kankakee River State Park in Bourbonnais, IL. The event is organized by the Kankakee River Running Club and is listed as event number five in the club's Classic Series. Races are held on the park bike trail just west of the Rock Creek suspension bridge. Packet pickup and race-day registration are located at the shelter just east of the suspension bridge. Water will be available on course, and post-race refreshments will be provided before and during the awards ceremony. Entry for each event is listed at $20; the price increases if registering after November 8, 2025.

Distances and logistics

  • 10 Mile Run
  • 10K Run
  • 5K Run
  • 5K Walk

The post-race ceremony and packet pickup are at the pavilion east of the Rock Creek suspension bridge. The park address is 5314 W State Route 102, Bourbonnais, IL 60914. For additional information, contact the Kankakee River Running Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 mi
River Rat Races 10 Mile Run
10 km
River Rat Races 10k Run
5 km
River Rat Races 5k Run
5 km
River Rat Races 5k Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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