9TH Annual
Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank
Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank is a trail running and running race on September 19, 2026 in Byron, IL, with an entry fee of $60.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- Byron Forest Preserve, Byron, IL
- Price
- $60
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the 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
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
74°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Byron, IL
Population
3,742
as of 2023
City Elevation
725 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
ORD
Chicago O'Hare International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- Byron Forest Preserve, Byron, IL
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Byron, IL
Highlander Assault Obstacle Race
5K · From $50 · 42w813 Reinking Rd.
39 miles away
Hobo Trail Runs 10k-25k-50k
10K · 50K · Ultra · From $30 · Harlem Road
17 miles away
Autumn Leaf Run
5K · From $25 · Oakdale Nature Preserve
22 miles away
Fall into Fall Trail 5k Run/Walk
5K · From $20 · Rock River Heritage County Park
43 miles away
Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Byron than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
Plan your trip to ByronFrequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank?+
When and where is the Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank?+
How do I register for the Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank?+
Tiger 10 Miler - 9th Annual Trail Race Presented by Byron Bank
Sep 19, 2026