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Madder Than A Wet Hen
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Madder Than A Wet Hen

Charleston, IllinoisWillenborg WoodsField of 125
Entry
$50
Registration pagewillenborgwoods.com

At a glance

Last held
Jul 25, 2026
Next edition
2027 date not announced. Usually held in July.
Location
Charleston, Illinois
Distances
5K

Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Jul 19, 2026.

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About this race

The Madder than a Wet Hen 5K is a summertime version featuring a one-third mile slog straight down the middle of the Embarras River, with approximately 1,100 feet of elevation gain and the infamous Billy Goat Hill climb near the finish.

Key dates

Early Registration ends

May 30, 2026

Registration closes

Jul 20, 2026

Race day

Jul 25, 2026

Pricing

Current price

$50

After May 31

Price progression

After May 31
$50May 31, 2026
Early Registration
$45

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