Buffalo Trace Trail Race – Mahomet, IL 2026

Date
May 9, 2026
Location
Mahomet, IL
Venue
1000 N. Crowley Road
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00
Events
Buffalo Trace Trail Race
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The Buffalo Trace Trail Race starts at 9:00 AM on May 9, 2026, giving you time to settle into your hotel and get to the venue at 1000 N. Crowley Road in Mahomet, Illinois without a pre-dawn wake-up. This trail running event features a single 5-mile distance, making it accessible for runners looking for a half-marathon-length warm-up or a focused training effort. Entry is $30, keeping costs reasonable for a midweek race. Mahomet is a small central Illinois town, so accommodation options and dining may be limited compared to larger cities. Plan your lodging accordingly if you're traveling from out of state, and arrive early on race morning to handle registration and familiarize yourself with the start area.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the Buffalo Trace Trail Race at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve on Saturday, May 9th, 2026. Race starts at 9 am. The Buffalo Trace Trail Race is a Second Wind Running Club race and is part of the Second Wind Running Club race circuit. The Buffalo Trace Trail Race takes you through the approximate 5-mile trail at the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve. You will run on wooded trails and through the prairie. Online registration is available through race day. A percentage of the proceeds and all donations from the race will be donated to the Forest Preserve Friends Foundation. Parking is ONLY available at the Mahomet-Seymour High School (302 W State St., Mahomet). The race start/finish is a short walk north of the High School to the Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve west parking lot off Crowley Road. Pets and running strollers are not permitted in the race. Packet pickup will take place on race day from 730-845am in the parking lot of Mahomet-Seymour High School. Please co

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Buffalo Trace Trail Race – Mahomet, IL 2026?

Buffalo Trace Trail Race – Mahomet, IL 2026 takes place on May 9, 2026. The race is held in Mahomet, Illinois.

Where is Buffalo Trace Trail Race – Mahomet, IL 2026 held?

Buffalo Trace Trail Race – Mahomet, IL 2026 is held at 1000 N. Crowley Road in Mahomet, Illinois.

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