Sand Creek Trail Run
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Sand Creek Trail Run

Decatur, Illinois, United States
Sep 13, 2025
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About this race

Saturday, September 12th, 2026
10 AM at Sand Creek Conservation District
This trail race consists of fast rolling terrain located in the Sand Creek Trails of the Macon County Conservation District.

Details:

  • Race day event: 4.4 and 7.6 mile race options available
  • Time: 10 AM race start with post-race celebration
  • $35/40 entry fee includes unique long sleeve technical shirt, FINISHER MEDAL, and post race fun and snacks.
  • Must register by Sept.1st to be guaranteed a shirt. 
  • All in person race participants will be entered to win prize packages from local businesses. 
  • Prizes for overall male and female, and age groups.
  • Race profits will benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Special Operations Warrior Foundation was formed to aid the children of our nation’s fallen soldiers.

Run route: Enjoy the beautiful fast rolling terrain through this local Conservation District located on the south end of town.

Virtual Participants: We strongly encourage running your virtual miles at Sand Creek Conservation District. Packet pick up info remains the same. 

Packet pickup:

  • Friday, 9/11,TBA
  • Saturday, 9/12 at Sand Creek Conservation District, 9-9:30 am
  • You can register ONLINE during packet pick up WHILE SPACE ALLOWS (race swag is not guaranteed at late registration)
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

CHECK OUT OUR SAND CREEK SWAG STORE HERE! 

A big shout out to: Kenney's Ace Hardware, Best Friends Distillery, Decatur Conservation, SpeedLube, Rockwell, Decatur Running Club, Perfectly Protein, The Bloom Room, Decatur Coffee Connection and so many more for helping making the 2025 race happen. 2026 Sponsors coming soon! 

STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES, NEW SPONSORS, CHIP TIMING AND MORE FOR 2026!

Business and Individual sponsorships are in great need. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please reach out to heatherdodson816@gmail.com. All sponsorships and donations are tax deductible and will go towards fees associated with registration, timing costs, shirts, awards, post-race celebration snacks and supplies. Race profits will benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Special Operations Warrior Foundation was formed to aid the children of our nation’s fallen soldiers.

Join fellow runners on September 13, 2025 for the Sand Creek Trail Run. It's a fantastic 7.1K, 12.2K featuring a flat and fast course in Decatur.

Pick your distance

Running

Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run

Sep 13, 2025 7.1K 10:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Sand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run

Sep 13, 2025 12.2K 10:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUAL

Sep 13, 2025 7.1K 10:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Sand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUAL

Sep 13, 2025 12.2K 10:00 AM
$35.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Decatur in 2025, from Open-Meteo archive data.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 20.8° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 31.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 20.8° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 36.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
17.6
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.0mm

About Decatur

Sand Creek Trail Run takes place in Decatur, Illinois, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.

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