Buffalo Trace Trail Race

Event Overview

Join us for the Buffalo Trace Trail Race at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Race starts at 9 am.

Race Information

• Host: The Buffalo Trace Trail Race is a Second Wind Running Club race and is part of the Second Wind Running Club race circuit.
• Course: The race takes you through the approximate 5-mile trail at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve, where you will run on wooded trails and through the prairie.
• Registration: Online registration is available through race day.
• Charity: A percentage of the proceeds and all donations from the race will be donated to the Forest Preserve Friends Foundation.

Parking Information

• Location: Parking is ONLY available at the Mahomet-Seymour High School (302 W State St., Mahomet).
• Access: The race start/finish is a short walk north of the High School to the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve west parking lot off Crowley Road.

Important Notes

• Restrictions: Pets and running strollers are not permitted in the race.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pickup will take place on race day from 7:30-8:45 am in the parking lot of Mahomet-Seymour High School.
• Volunteering: Please consider volunteering! A successful race needs more than runners, so click on the volunteer link for a list of tasks where you can help.

Additional Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Buffalo Trace Trail Race.