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Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie

Urbana, United States • 2 Nov 2025

Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie is a community running event in Urbana, Illinois, at Meadowbrook Park. The 27th annual edition features a 10K Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk, plus 5K and 10K Virtual Races for remote participants. The course circles Meadowbrook Park’s 130-acre prairie and includes some trail segments, offering scenic yet accessible terrain.

The event emphasizes a friendly, affordable experience with medals, optional shirts, live music, and helpful volunteers. Proceeds benefit Grand Prairie Friends, a local land trust protecting prairie, woodlands, and wetlands. Packet pickup is available in Savoy or on race day at Meadowbrook Park; parking is on-site. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Illinois Urbana

Race information

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10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run
5 km
5k Walk
10k Virtual Race
5k Virtual Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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