Sand Creek Trail Run
Sand Creek Trail Run is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Decatur, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
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,TBA
- 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 making the 2025 race happen. 2026 Sponsors coming soon!
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.
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
79°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Decatur Wtp, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Decatur, IL
Population
70,368
as of 2023
City Elevation
677 ft
Nearest Airport
DEC
Decatur Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
STL
St. Louis Lambert International Airport · 107 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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51
Days to train
- Race
- Sand Creek Trail Run
- Date
- September 12, 2026
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Sand Creek Trail Run
Sep 12, 2026