Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie 2026

Description

The 28th 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 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 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

T-Shirts: Register by midnight, Oct 18. to order a race t-shirt

Registration: Register online up to 8:45am on race day. Register in person 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!