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

Urbana, Illinois, United States
Nov 07, 2021
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!

Join fellow runners on November 7, 2021 for the Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K featuring a flat and fast course in Urbana.

Pick your distance

Walking

5K Walk

Nov 07, 2021 5K 9:00 AM
Closed

Running

5K Run

Nov 07, 2021 5K 9:00 AM
Closed

10K Run

Nov 07, 2021 10K 9:00 AM
Closed

About Urbana

Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie takes place in Urbana, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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