Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

The 26th 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, between Oct 1 and Nov 3 and send us your time.  Virtual race times will be posted but not considered for medals.
Come celebrate 26 years of races! Runners of all ages welcome!
Registration:  Starts 8/19/2024
Shirts: Available for all registrations received by Sunday, Oct 20.
Entry fees: Register by Oct 20 to get the lowest price.
Post Race Activities: Race awards and music at the Garden Pavilion in Meadowbrook Park.  Food and beverage free to participants.  
Medals given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category:
10K Run:

WOMEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over 
MEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over 
 5K Run:

WOMEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over 

MEN: Ages: 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 polesNo refundsApplicable 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 2 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!