Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie
- Date Sun 2nd November 2025
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Urbana, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 27th Annual Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in the picturesque Urbana, Champaign! This exciting event features a 10K run, a 5K run, and a 5K walk, all set against the stunning backdrop of the 130-acre Meadowbrook Park and Prairie. Participants of all ages are welcome to take part in this uplifting community event that supports Grand Prairie Friends, a vital non-profit land trust and conservation group in Central Illinois.
Runners can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere with music, friendly volunteers, and the chance to earn race medals. For those unable to join in person, a virtual race option allows you to run at your own pace and on your own schedule, with results submitted by November 2. Don't miss the chance to celebrate 27 years of this beloved tradition in the beautiful outdoors! Registration opens on August 18, 2025, so mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Runners can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere with music, friendly volunteers, and the chance to earn race medals. For those unable to join in person, a virtual race option allows you to run at your own pace and on your own schedule, with results submitted by November 2. Don't miss the chance to celebrate 27 years of this beloved tradition in the beautiful outdoors! Registration opens on August 18, 2025, so mark your calendars and prepare for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
THE 27TH ANNUAL RATTLESNAKE MASTER RUN FOR THE PRAIRIE INCLUDES A 10K AND 5K RUN AND 5K WALK THAT BENEFITS GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS, A NON-PROFIT LAND TRUST AND CONSERVATION GROUP IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS. THIS RACE CIRCLES THE BEAUTIFUL 130-ACRE MEADOWBROOK PARK AND PRAIRIE IN URBANA, ILLINOIS AND INCLUDES SOME TRAIL RUNNING. IT OFFERS A LOW ENTRY FEE, RACE MEDALS, OPTIONAL T-SHIRTS, MUSIC, AND FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS.
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND THE RACE IN PERSON, SUPPORT GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR VIRTUAL RACES. RUN THE DISTANCE YOU WANT, WHERE AND WHEN YOU WANT AND REPORT YOUR TIME BY NOV 2 ON RUNSIGNUP. VIRTUAL RACE TIMES WILL BE POSTED BUT NOT CONSIDERED FOR MEDALS.
COME CELEBRATE 27 YEARS OF RACES! RUNNERS OF ALL AGES WELCOME!
REGISTRATION: STARTS 8/18/2025
10K Run:
* WOMEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
* MEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
* NON-BINARY: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
5K RUN:
* WOMEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
* MEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
* NON-BINARY: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
5K WALK:
*
AGES: 0-35, 36-49, 50 AND OVER
REGULATIONS:
* NO DOGS, STROLLERS, OR HIKING POLES
* NO REFUNDS. THIS IS A "RAIN OR SHINE" RACE.
* APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL COVID GUIDELINES WILL APPLY
PARKING: MEADOWBROOK PARK LOTS NEAR PLAYGROUND AND RACE ST. ENTRANCE. GRASS LOT ON SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WINDSOR AND RACE.
PACKET PICKUP: RACE PACKETS AVAILABLE NOON-4PM ON SATURDAY, NOV 1 AT BODY N' SOLE, 1317 DUNLAP, SAVOY, IL (217-356-8926).
PACKETS ALSO AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY FROM 8-8:45AM AT THE GARDEN PAVILION IN MEADOWBROOK PARK NEAR THE RACE STREET PARKING LOT.
RACE START: 9AM. DON'T FORGET THE TIME CHANGE!
IF YOU CAN'T ATTEND THE RACE IN PERSON, SUPPORT GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS AND PARTICIPATE IN OUR VIRTUAL RACES. RUN THE DISTANCE YOU WANT, WHERE AND WHEN YOU WANT AND REPORT YOUR TIME BY NOV 2 ON RUNSIGNUP. VIRTUAL RACE TIMES WILL BE POSTED BUT NOT CONSIDERED FOR MEDALS.
COME CELEBRATE 27 YEARS OF RACES! RUNNERS OF ALL AGES WELCOME!
REGISTRATION: STARTS 8/18/2025
10K Run:
* WOMEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
* MEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
* NON-BINARY: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
5K RUN:
* WOMEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
* MEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
* NON-BINARY: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over
5K WALK:
*
AGES: 0-35, 36-49, 50 AND OVER
REGULATIONS:
* NO DOGS, STROLLERS, OR HIKING POLES
* NO REFUNDS. THIS IS A "RAIN OR SHINE" RACE.
* APPLICABLE STATE AND LOCAL COVID GUIDELINES WILL APPLY
PARKING: MEADOWBROOK PARK LOTS NEAR PLAYGROUND AND RACE ST. ENTRANCE. GRASS LOT ON SOUTHWEST CORNER OF WINDSOR AND RACE.
PACKET PICKUP: RACE PACKETS AVAILABLE NOON-4PM ON SATURDAY, NOV 1 AT BODY N' SOLE, 1317 DUNLAP, SAVOY, IL (217-356-8926).
PACKETS ALSO AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY FROM 8-8:45AM AT THE GARDEN PAVILION IN MEADOWBROOK PARK NEAR THE RACE STREET PARKING LOT.
RACE START: 9AM. DON'T FORGET THE TIME CHANGE!
Races
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5K Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirts
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS 18 AUG -
5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirts
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS 18 AUG -
10K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirts
Sun 2nd November 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS 18 AUG -
5K Virtual Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
OPENS 18 AUG -
10K Virtual Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
$32.80
OPENS 18 AUG
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