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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie
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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

Urbana, Illinois, United States View on map
Nov 01, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

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.  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. Come celebrate 27 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 19. to order a race t-shirt

Parking:  See detailed instructions and map below

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

Pick your distance

Walking

5K Walk

Nov 01, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Running

5K Run

Nov 01, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

10K Run

Nov 01, 2026 10K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

5K Virtual Race

Nov 01, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

10K Virtual Race

Nov 01, 2026 10K 9:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Urbana, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 20.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.6° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 20.3°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
20.0
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.6mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
64.3%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 1, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 1, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 28m

The sun rises at 6:22 AM and sets at 4:50 PM local time (CST) in Urbana on November 1, 2026 — 10h 28m of daylight.

Course

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Urbana events

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