The Tiger 10 Miler takes place September 19, 2026, in Byron, Illinois, at Byron Forest Preserve. This 9th annual trail running event covers 10 miles and attracts runners looking for a established local race. The event starts at 8:00 AM, giving participants an early morning effort. Entry fees range from $60 to $80. Byron Forest Preserve provides the trail setting for this competition. If you're traveling to the area for the race, you'll want accommodation close enough for a comfortable pre-race night and easy access to the venue for an early arrival on race morning.
From the Race Organizer
Join us for the 9th Annual Tiger 10 Miler Trail Race presented by Byron Bank! This exciting race will take runners on ten miles of twists, turns, and hills within the Byron Forest Preserve and the more secluded Nardi Equine Prairie. All participants will receive a custom finisher's medal, shirt and our unique age group awards go 3 deep in 5-year brackets. Overall male & female winners and also male and female masters winners will receive awards and a cash prize. Special awards will be given to five year finishers of the Tiger 10 Miler. Those five years don't have to be consecutive, just five total finishes. This is a "cup free" race so please bring your handheld water bottle or hydration pack as we won't have paper cups at our three aid stations in order to keep our trails clean and be environmentally friendly. Following the race, the after party will be held at Hairy Cow Brewing Company from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Race participants will kick back and enjoy complementary pizza while awards, cash prizes, and door prizes are distributed! "Like" or "follow" us on the socials @Tiger10Miler for updates and pictures of the course. Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 8:00 a.m.* - 11:00 a.m. Check-in: 7:00-7:45 a.m. at the Byron Forest Preserve Jarrett Prairie Center Packet Pickup: Pre-race: Friday 9/18 at the Byron Park District front desk 5pm-8:30pm. 500 N. Colfax St. Door 55, Byron, IL 61010 Race day: packet pickup at the race site 7am-7:45am. * Walkers are welcome and will start at 7:30am. The early start is assigned by performance is not done by or for convenience to competitors and Byron Park District reserves the right to decide entry or not to early start. 18 minute mile pace will finish the course in 3 hours. The early start is out of respect to our volunteers and hopefully will shorten the amount of time they spend working on race days. Location: Byron Forest Preserve Fee: $60/person on or before July 6th $70/person July 7th - August 30th (8/30 is the last day to guarantee a shirt) $80/person August 31 - race day. *Online registration closes at noon on Friday 9/18. Age groups : 0 - 19 Yrs 20 Yrs - 24 Yrs 25 Yrs - 29 Yrs 30 Yrs- 34 Yrs 35 Yrs- 39 Yrs 40 Yrs- 44 Yrs 45 Yrs- 49 Yrs 50 Yrs- 54 Yrs 55 Yrs- 59 Yrs 60 Yrs- 64 Yrs 65 Yrs- 69 Yrs 70 Yrs & Older
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 19.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Byron, IL.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is Tiger 10 Miler – 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank 2026 — Byron, IL?
Tiger 10 Miler – 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank 2026 — Byron, IL takes place on September 19, 2026. The race is held in Byron, Illinois.
Where is Tiger 10 Miler – 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank 2026 — Byron, IL held?
Tiger 10 Miler – 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank 2026 — Byron, IL is held at Byron Forest Preserve in Byron, Illinois.
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