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 (219 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
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.
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.
219
Days to train
- Race
- Kirby Derby
- Date
- May 1, 2027
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Kirby Derby
May 1, 2027