Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The 27th 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.

🌍 Virtual Participation

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 2 on RunSignUp. Virtual race times will be posted but not considered for medals.

🎉 Celebration

Come celebrate 27 years of races! Runners of all ages welcome!

🗓️ Registration

Registration: Starts 8/18/2025

🏅 Race Categories

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.
• COVID guidelines: Applicable state and local COVID guidelines will apply

🅿️ Parking

Meadowbrook Park lots near playground and Race St. entrance. Grass lot on southwest corner of Windsor and Race.

🎽 Packet Pickup

Race packets available noon-4pm on Saturday, Nov 1 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

Race start: 9am. Don't forget the time change!

🔗 More Information

For further details and registration, please visit the official race page: Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie.