Prairie State Cup
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Clinton Lake SRA, Dewitt, IL
- Distance
- NCAA Female Draft Legal Sprint Distance Race - INDVIDUAL registration
From the Organizer
The Collegiate Cup Race is open to NCAA Collegiate Women from across the country. This is a Draft-Legal Sprint Collegiate Club Race. 750-meter swim, 12 mile bike, 3.2-mile run. No lap out rule. This event will be completed in 2 waves. The split of the waves will be decided after receiving entries, but the current intent is to offer a NCAA D1, D2, & 85% or higher ranking wave and then a NCAA D3 and 85% or lower wave. The WAVES will be decided with the coaches, organizer, and officials and communicated closer to the event. The first wave will start at 9:00 AM CST and the second wave will start immediately after the completion of the first wave OR start immediately after the last bike is racked from Wave 1. We will be opening up the main road in the park at 12:00PM CST, but will continue to have volunteers stationed around the running course for safety. Meet officials have the right to force the completion of the race to score the Prairie State Cup Race for awards to be presented at 12:30pm CST. There will be a time limit/cutoff for the swim (20min) and bike (45min) to allow for the timeline. If there are still athletes competing after 12:00 CST, they will be given a DNF status.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Champaign 9 Sw, 23 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Dewitt, IL
Elevation
728 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 22 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 123 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Prairie State Cup?
- Prairie State Cup is a running race held in Dewitt, Illinois on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Prairie State Cup?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Dewitt, Illinois at Clinton Lake SRA, Dewitt, IL. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Prairie State Cup?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Prairie State Cup
Oct 3, 2026