Sand Creek Trail Run

Race Date and Location

Saturday, September 12th, 2026
10 AM at Sand Creek Conservation District
This trail race consists of fast rolling terrain located in the Sand Creek Trails of the Macon County Conservation District.

Details

• Race day event: 4.4 and 7.6 mile race options available
• Time: 10 AM race start with post-race celebration
• Chip Timed: BY IT'S RACE TIME!
• Entry Fee: $35/40 entry fee includes unique long sleeve technical shirt, FINISHER MEDAL, and post race fun and snacks.
• Shirt Guarantee: Must register by Sept.1st to be guaranteed a shirt.
• Prize Entry: All in person race participants will be entered to win prize packages from local businesses.
• Prizes: Prizes for overall male and female, and age groups.
• Beneficiary: Race profits will benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Special Operations Warrior Foundation was formed to aid the children of our nation’s fallen soldiers.

Run Route

Enjoy the beautiful fast rolling terrain through this local Conservation District located on the south end of town.

Virtual Participants

We strongly encourage running your virtual miles at Sand Creek Conservation District. Packet pick up info remains the same.

Packet Pickup

• Date: Friday, 9/11, Kenney's Ace Hardware (Mt. Zion), 3-6 pm
• Date: Saturday, 9/12 at Sand Creek Conservation District, 9-9:30 am
• Registration: You can register ONLINE during packet pick up WHILE SPACE ALLOWS (race swag is not guaranteed at late registration)
• Format: ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

Chip Timing

It's Race Time

Sponsor Information

A big shout out to: Kenney's Ace Hardware, Best Friends Distillery, Decatur Conservation, SpeedLube, Fleet Feet, Rockwell, Decatur Running Club, Perfectly Protein, The Bloom Room, Decatur Coffee Connection and so many more for helping make this race happen year after year.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Business and Individual sponsorships are in great need. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please reach out to heatherdodson816@gmail.com. All sponsorships and donations are tax deductible and will go towards fees associated with registration, timing costs, shirts, awards, post-race celebration snacks and supplies. Race profits will benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

Additional Information

For more details, please visit the race website.