Kirby Derby
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Kirby Derby - overview
The Kirby Derby takes place on May 2, 2026, at Forest Reserve Park in Monticello, IL 61856. The event includes two race options and directs its proceeds to the development of the Wellness Trail provided by the Kirby Foundation.
Distances
- 10K Run
- 5K Run/Walk
Logistics and race details
Registration opens January 1, 2026. The listed entry price is $25. Same-day registration is available via mobile device; there is no cash registration at the park. The t-shirt deadline is April 14; registrants who completed registration by 11:59pm on April 14 will receive a race shirt. Organizers are not able to accommodate shirt size swaps.
Bib and shirt pickup will take place at the park pavilion on the Friday before the race (afternoon) or on race morning. Announcements and the national anthem will be held before the race. The course is not closed to traffic; volunteers will staff every intersection to guide participants and help stop oncoming traffic. Two water stations will be on course: one by Nick's Park and one by Monticello Laundry; 10K participants will pass the second water stop twice. The 5K award ceremony is scheduled to start approximately 9:00am, with 10K awards immediately following. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.