Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank
- Date Sat 19th September 2026
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Byron, Illinois
- Price $60.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the 9th Annual Tiger 10 Miler Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in the picturesque Byron Forest Preserve and the serene Nardi Equine Prairie in Byron, Ogle. This challenging 10-mile race promises an adventure filled with twists, turns, and hills, perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Participants will delight in the opportunity to earn custom finisher's medals, stylish shirts, and unique age group awards given to the top three finishers in each 5-year bracket. Plus, overall male and female winners, along with masters winners, will walk away with special awards and cash prizes!
Join in on the fun with an after-party at Hairy Cow Brewing Company from 10:00 a.m. to noon, where participants can enjoy complimentary pizza as awards and door prizes are handed out. This environmentally conscious race encourages runners to bring their own hydration solutions, as it is a "cup free" event, ensuring our beautiful trails remain pristine. Whether you're a walker starting at 7:30 a.m. or a competitive runner aiming for a personal best, the Tiger 10 Miler is the perfect way to celebrate fitness and community. Don't
Join in on the fun with an after-party at Hairy Cow Brewing Company from 10:00 a.m. to noon, where participants can enjoy complimentary pizza as awards and door prizes are handed out. This environmentally conscious race encourages runners to bring their own hydration solutions, as it is a "cup free" event, ensuring our beautiful trails remain pristine. Whether you're a walker starting at 7:30 a.m. or a competitive runner aiming for a personal best, the Tiger 10 Miler is the perfect way to celebrate fitness and community. Don't
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 9th Annual Tiger 10 Miler Trail Race presented by Byron Bank! This exciting race will take runners on ten miles of twists, turns, and hills within the Byron Forest Preserve and the more secluded Nardi Equine Prairie. All participants will receive a custom finisher's medal, shirt and our unique age group awards go 3 deep in 5-year brackets. Overall male & female winners and also male and female masters winners will receive awards and a cash prize. Special awards will be given to five year finishers of the Tiger 10 Miler. Those five years don't have to be consecutive, just five total finishes. This is a "cup free" race so please bring your handheld water bottle or hydration pack as we won't have paper cups at our three aid stations in order to keep our trails clean and be environmentally friendly. Following the race, the after party will be held at Hairy Cow Brewing Company from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Race participants will kick back and enjoy complementary pizza while awards, cash prizes, and door prizes are distributed! "Like" or "follow" us on the socials @Tiger10Miler for updates and pictures of the course.
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
TIME: 8:00 a.m.* - 11:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN: 7:00-7:45 a.m. at the Byron Forest Preserve Jarrett Prairie Center
Packet Pickup:
Pre-race: Friday 9/18 at the Byron Park District front desk 5pm-8:30pm. 500 N. Colfax St. Door 55, Byron, IL 61010
RACE DAY: packet pickup at the race site 7am-7:45am.
* Walkers are welcome and will start at 7:30am. The early start is assigned by performance is not done by or for convenience to competitors and Byron Park District reserves the right to decide entry or not to early start. 18 minute mile pace will finish the course in 3 hours. The early start is out of respect to our volunteers and hopefully will shorten the amount of time they spend working on race days.
LOCATION: Byron Forest Preserve
Fee:
$60/person on or before July 6th
$70/person July 7th - August 30th (8/30 is the last day to guarantee a shirt)
$80/person August 31 - race day.
*Online registration closes at noon on Friday 9/18.
AGE GROUPS:
0 - 19 Yrs
20 Yrs - 24 Yrs
25 Yrs - 29 Yrs
30 Yrs- 34 Yrs
35 Yrs- 39 Yrs
40 Yrs- 44 Yrs
45 Yrs- 49 Yrs
50 Yrs- 54 Yrs
55 Yrs- 59 Yrs
60 Yrs- 64 Yrs
65 Yrs- 69 Yrs
70 Yrs & Older
DATE: Saturday, September 19, 2026
TIME: 8:00 a.m.* - 11:00 a.m.
CHECK-IN: 7:00-7:45 a.m. at the Byron Forest Preserve Jarrett Prairie Center
Packet Pickup:
Pre-race: Friday 9/18 at the Byron Park District front desk 5pm-8:30pm. 500 N. Colfax St. Door 55, Byron, IL 61010
RACE DAY: packet pickup at the race site 7am-7:45am.
* Walkers are welcome and will start at 7:30am. The early start is assigned by performance is not done by or for convenience to competitors and Byron Park District reserves the right to decide entry or not to early start. 18 minute mile pace will finish the course in 3 hours. The early start is out of respect to our volunteers and hopefully will shorten the amount of time they spend working on race days.
LOCATION: Byron Forest Preserve
Fee:
$60/person on or before July 6th
$70/person July 7th - August 30th (8/30 is the last day to guarantee a shirt)
$80/person August 31 - race day.
*Online registration closes at noon on Friday 9/18.
AGE GROUPS:
0 - 19 Yrs
20 Yrs - 24 Yrs
25 Yrs - 29 Yrs
30 Yrs- 34 Yrs
35 Yrs- 39 Yrs
40 Yrs- 44 Yrs
45 Yrs- 49 Yrs
50 Yrs- 54 Yrs
55 Yrs- 59 Yrs
60 Yrs- 64 Yrs
65 Yrs- 69 Yrs
70 Yrs & Older
Races
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Tiger 10 Miler- 9th Annual Trail Race
Incl. Long Sleeved Race Shirt
Sat 19th September 2026 (8:00AM CDT)
$60.00
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Byron Forest Preserve, 7993 N River Rd, Byron, 61010, IL, United States
Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank
