Sunday, November 1st, 2026
Meadowbrook Park, Urbana IL
5K · 10K
About this race
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!
Register by midnight, Oct 18, to order a race t-shirt.
Register online up to 8:45am on race day. Register in person race day between 8:00 and 8:45am (check, cash, or charge).
See detailed instructions and map below.
The race starts at 9am. Don't forget the time change!
For more details, visit Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie.
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