Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie
Urbana, United States • 2 Nov 2025
Event overview
The 27th annual Rattlesnake Master Run for the Prairie takes place on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in Urbana, Illinois. The event benefits Grand Prairie Friends, a non-profit land trust and conservation group. The race circles the 130-acre Meadowbrook Park and prairie and includes some trail running. The event offers medals, optional t-shirts, music, and volunteer support. Registration opens August 18, 2025; entry fees are listed at $30 and the price increases after October 19, 2025.
Distances
- 5K Walk
- 5K Run
- 10K Run
- 5K Virtual Race
- 10K Virtual Race
Logistics and regulations
Place: Meadowbrook Park, 2808 S Race St, Urbana, IL 61802. Packet pickup is available Saturday, November 1, noon-4:00 pm at Body n' Sole in Savoy, and on race day at the Garden Pavilion in Meadowbrook Park near the Race Street parking lot. Virtual participants may run the distance where and when they choose and must report times by November 2, 2025; virtual times will be posted but are not eligible for medals. Regulations state no dogs, strollers, or hiking poles; entries are nonrefundable and the event proceeds in rain or shine. T-shirt orders require registration by October 19, 2025. Parking locations and a course map are provided for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.