Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie
- Date Sun 1st November 2026
- Time 9:00AM CST
- Location Urbana, Illinois
- Price $32.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 28th Annual Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie on Sunday, November 1, 2026, in the picturesque Urbana, Champaign! This exciting event features a 10K and 5K run, as well as a 5K walk, all set against the stunning backdrop of the 130-acre Meadowbrook Park and Prairie in Urbana, Illinois. It's a fantastic opportunity for runners of all ages and skill levels to enjoy trail running while supporting Grand Prairie Friends, a dedicated non-profit land trust and conservation group in Central Illinois.
With a low entry fee, participants can look forward to race medals, optional t-shirts, and uplifting music to keep the energy high! For those who can't make it in person, virtual race options are available, allowing you to run at your own pace from anywhere. Registration opens on August 18, 2025, and you can sign up online until 8:45 AM on race day. Don't miss this chance to celebrate an incredible community event that combines fitness, fun, and conservation! Mark your calendars and get ready to run for the prairie!
With a low entry fee, participants can look forward to race medals, optional t-shirts, and uplifting music to keep the energy high! For those who can't make it in person, virtual race options are available, allowing you to run at your own pace from anywhere. Registration opens on August 18, 2025, and you can sign up online until 8:45 AM on race day. Don't miss this chance to celebrate an incredible community event that combines fitness, fun, and conservation! Mark your calendars and get ready to run for the prairie!
Organiser's Description
THE 28TH ANNUAL RATTLESNAKE MASTER RUN FOR THE PRAIRIE INCLUDES A 10K AND 5K RUN AND 5K WALK THAT BENEFITS GRAND PRAIRIE FRIENDS, AN ACCREDITED 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 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 1 ON RUNSIGNUP. VIRTUAL RACE TIMES WILL BE POSTED BUT NOT CONSIDERED FOR MEDALS.
COME CELEBRATE 28 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, 60-69, 70 & over
* MEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
* NON-BINARY: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
5K RUN:
* WOMEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
* MEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
* NON-BINARY: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & 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
T-SHIRTS: REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, OCT 18. TO ORDER A RACE T-SHIRT
REGISTRATION: REGISTER ONLINE UP TO 8:45AM ON RACE DAY. REGISTRATION IN PERSON AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY BETWEEN 8:00 AND 8:45AM (CHECK, CASH, OR CHARGE).
PARKING: SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND MAP BELOW
PACKET PICKUP: RACE PACKETS AVAILABLE NOON-4PM ON SATURDAY, OCT 31 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 1 ON RUNSIGNUP. VIRTUAL RACE TIMES WILL BE POSTED BUT NOT CONSIDERED FOR MEDALS.
COME CELEBRATE 28 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, 60-69, 70 & over
* MEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
* NON-BINARY: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
5K RUN:
* WOMEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
* MEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
* NON-BINARY: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & 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
T-SHIRTS: REGISTER BY MIDNIGHT, OCT 18. TO ORDER A RACE T-SHIRT
REGISTRATION: REGISTER ONLINE UP TO 8:45AM ON RACE DAY. REGISTRATION IN PERSON AVAILABLE ON RACE DAY BETWEEN 8:00 AND 8:45AM (CHECK, CASH, OR CHARGE).
PARKING: SEE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND MAP BELOW
PACKET PICKUP: RACE PACKETS AVAILABLE NOON-4PM ON SATURDAY, OCT 31 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 1st November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS 18 AUG -
5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirts
Sun 1st November 2026 (9:00AM CST)
$32.80
OPENS 18 AUG -
10K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirts
Sun 1st November 2026 (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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