The 25th 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. 

Come celebrate 25 years of races! Runners of all ages welcome!

Registration:  Starts 8/21/2023

Shirts: Available for registrations received by Sunday, Oct 22.

Entry fees: Register by Oct 22 to get the lowest price.

Post Race Activities: Race awards and music at the Garden Pavilion in Meadowbrook Park.  Food and beverage free to participants.  

Medals given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in each category:

10K Run:

• WOMEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over 

• MEN: Ages: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over 

 5K Run:

• WOMEN: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over 

• MEN: Ages: 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
• 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 4 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!