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!
Available Distances
Awards & Prizes
Participant Giveaway
5K: T-Shirts
10K: T-Shirts
Registration & Pricing
Distance
Price
Opens
Closes
5K
$30.00
Aug 17
Oct 19
$35.00
Oct 19
Nov 1
10K
$30.00
Aug 17
Oct 19
$35.00
Oct 19
Nov 1
Parking
ALERT : The grass lot on the southwest corner of Race and Wright St. has considerably less parking available this year. The map shows where Parking is available for participants Meadowbrook Parking lot on Race St. Meadowbrook Parking lot on Windsor (by playground) SW corner of Race and Windsor (limited space on grass) Vine St just north of the Meadowbrook Parking lot The walk through the park from the Windsor Parking lot to the Garden Pavilion where Check-In occurs takes 10 minutes. Cross the br