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Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race

Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Kankakee, IL, with entry fees from $40 to $45.

Date
September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
Price
$40–$45
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Event Information
Event Description: You may compete in either a 8-hour or 4-hour race on a 1.65 mile loop course at Limestone Park. The course, mostly crushed limestone and partly asphalt, is about half flat and half hilly with one short-but-steep downhill and one short-but-steep uphill plus a couple of other small hills, with a maximum elevation change of 50 feet. NEW THIS YEAR - During the last half hour, you may switch to a 1/4 mile out and back loop (1/8 mile each way) if you don’t have time to do a full course loop.

How it works: At the end of each loop you will check in with the scorekeeper. Then, take a break between loops or go right back out again; the choice is yours. Do as many loops as you can in the allotted time for your race. The scoring will be based on total loops completed. In the event of ties, the person who finished his or her last loop earliest will be the winner. Partial loops will not count. Use your own judgement about when to start a final loop. NEW THIS YEAR - During the last half hour, you may switch to a 1/4 mile out and back loop (1/8 mile each way) if you don’t have time to do a full course loop.

Aid Station: There will be a well-stocked aid station at the start/finish of the loop, It will be mostly limited to items that are individually wrapped. Restrooms will also be available there. There is an area where runners can set up their own base camps. If you have any special needs/wants for refreshments, you should plan on bringing your own.

Awards: Overall awards and age group awards will be based on participation. Finisher awards to all participants (personalized with your name for pre-registered participants.)

Net proceeds of this event will be donated to: Kankakee Veterans Assistance Commission and Limestone Park.

Schedule                                          8-Hour                         4-Hour
Registration & Packet Pickup       7:30am-8:50am          9:00am-12:50pm
Pre-race briefing                             8:55am                         12:55pm
Race starts                                      9:00am                         1:00pm
Race ends                                        5:00pm                         5:00pm
Awards ceremony                          5:15pm                          5:15pm

Fees                                  8-Hour      4-Hour
Through Sep 13               $45            $40
Sep 14 - Sep 19                $50            $45
Race Day - Sep 20           $55            $50
T-shirts (Dri-Fit or Cotton) are available for order through noon on September 7th for an additional $10.

Events

Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour Race$45
Limestone Rocks! 4-Hour Race$40

Weather

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

77°

Typical Low

54°

Chance of Rain

26%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Kankakee Metro Wastewater, 5 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:36 AMSunset 6:54 PMDaylight 12h 18m

Host City

About Kankakee, IL

Population

24,384

as of 2023

City Elevation

608 ft

Nearest Airport

GYY

Gary/Chicago International Airport · 42 mi

Major Hub

MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport · 47 mi

Time Zone

Central Time

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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race
Date
September 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race?+
Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race is a running race held in Kankakee, Illinois on September 19, 2026. 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 Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race?+
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Kankakee, Illinois at 5813 W 1000N Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Limestone Rocks! 8-Hour or 4-Hour Race

Sep 19, 2026

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