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Kirby Derby

Kirby Derby is a running race on May 1, 2027 in Monticello, IL, with an entry fee of $25.

Date
May 1, 2027 (173 days to go)
Price
$25
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

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.

T-shirt deadline is 11:59pm CST on April 2, 2027!

Please note that registration will be open until 7:30am on race morning, however there will be no cash registration available at the park on race morning.  Same day registration will be completed on your mobile device. If you need to switch events, the deadline to do so is 12pm the day before the race. 

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

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

Please note that this is not a closed course. We do our best to inform the community of the race and encourage them to use alternate routes when possible. We will have a volunteer at every intersection to help guide participants and stop any oncoming traffic. 

We will have two water stations available this year. The first water stop will be by Nick's Park and the second will be by Monticello Laundry. 10K runners will pass the second stop twice.

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

For the latest race updates, follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KMCKirbyDerby/

Events

10K Run$25
5K Run/Walk$25

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

69°

Typical Low

46°

Chance of Rain

47%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Champaign 9 Sw, 11 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:54 AMSunset 7:48 PMDaylight 13h 55m

About Monticello, IL

Population

6,332

as of 2023

City Elevation

657 ft

Nearest Airport

CMI

University of Illinois Willard Airport · 15 mi

Major Hub

IND

Indianapolis International Airport · 122 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

From Endurance Grid

A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Kirby Derby, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

173

Days to train

Race
Kirby Derby
Date
May 1, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kirby Derby?
Kirby Derby is a running race held in Monticello, Illinois on May 1, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Kirby Derby?
Saturday, May 1, 2027 in Monticello, Illinois at Forest Preserve Park. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Kirby Derby?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Kirby Derby

May 1, 2027

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