Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie
⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (November 1, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
Available distances
About
Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie is run in Urbana, Illinois, on November 1, 2026, at Meadowbrook Park and the adjoining prairie, with all three events starting at 9 a.m.: a 10K (6.2 miles) run, a 5K (3.1 miles) run, and a 5K walk. The event benefits Grand Prairie Friends, a nonprofit devoted to land conservation in central Illinois, and the courses run on trails.
Trail surfaces here mean prairie paths rather than mountain terrain, so road shoes will usually do and pacing stays close to what you would run on pavement. Medals go to participants, shirts are available as an add-on, and music and volunteers are part of the day. A virtual option exists, with times posted but no medals awarded for it.
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Races nearby
Other upcoming races around Urbana.
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Buffalo Trace Trail Race
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