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Sand Creek Trail Run

Decatur, Illinois
Saturday, September 12, 2026
4.4 Miles

Organizer's Description

Saturday, September 13th, 2025
10 AM at Sand Creek Conservation District
This trail race consists of fast rolling terrain located in the Sand Creek Trails of the Macon County Conservation District.

Details:

  • Race day event: 4.4 and 7.6 mile race options available
  • Time: 10 AM race start with post-race celebration
  • $35/40 entry fee includes unique long sleeve technical shirt, FINISHER MEDAL, and post race fun and snacks.
  • Must register by Sept.1st to be guaranteed a shirt. 
  • All in person race participants will be entered to win prize packages from local businesses. 
  • Prizes for overall male and female, and age groups.
  • Race profits will benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Special Operations Warrior Foundation was formed to aid the children of our nation’s fallen soldiers.

Run route: Enjoy the beautiful fast rolling terrain through this local Conservation District located on the south end of town.

Virtual Participants: We strongly encourage running your virtual miles at Sand Creek Conservation District. Packet pick up info remains the same. 

Packet pickup:

  • Friday, 9/11, at KENNEY'S ACE HARDWARE, 3-6 pm
  • Saturday, 9/12 at Sand Creek Conservation District, 9-9:30 am
  • You can register ONLINE during packet pick up WHILE SPACE ALLOWS (race swag is not guaranteed at late registration)
  • ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

CHECK OUT OUR SAND CREEK SWAG STORE HERE! 

A big shout out to: Kenney's Ace Hardware, Best Friends Distillery, Decatur Conservation, SpeedLube, Rockwell, Decatur Running Club, Perfectly Protein, The Bloom Room, Decatur Coffee Connection and so many more for helping make this happen in 2025.

STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES, NEW SPONSORS, CHIP TIMING AND MORE FOR 2026!

Business and Individual sponsorships are in great need. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please reach out to heatherdodson816@gmail.com. All sponsorships and donations are tax deductible and will go towards fees associated with registration, timing costs, shirts, awards, post-race celebration snacks and supplies. Race profits will benefit Special Operations Warrior Foundation. Special Operations Warrior Foundation was formed to aid the children of our nation’s fallen soldiers.

Race Events

Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run

Distance: 4.4 Miles
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM

Sand Creek 4.4 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUAL

Distance: 4.4 Miles
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM

Sand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run

Distance: 7.6 Miles
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM

Sand Creek 7.6 Mile Trail Run - VIRTUAL

Distance: 7.6 Miles
Start Time: 10:00:00 AM

Race Information

Sand Creek Trail Run logo

Date

Saturday, September 12, 2026

End Date

September 12, 2026

Location

Decatur, Illinois

3644-5198 S Franklin Street Rd

62521

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