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Prairie Dog Trail Run

Sat, Sep 5, 2026, 9:15 AM CDT

First-Year Event· Help them grow
Location
Verona, WI
6679 Wesner Road, 53593
Type
TRAIL
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Explore restored prairies and woodlands on this inaugural trail run, with all proceeds supporting park restoration efforts.

  • Scenic
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Discover the inaugural Prairie Dog Trail Run, offering 5K and 10K distances through the beautiful landscapes of Verona, WI. This event guides you through restored prairies, lush woodlands, oak savannas, and pine woods, culminating at Wisconsin's terminal moraine. Experience mixed-surface, sustainable trails while supporting a meaningful cause. All net proceeds directly benefit the Prairie Moraine Friends, aiding in the restoration and management of the park. With a capacity of around 300 participants, early registration is encouraged for this special community event.

What to expect

  • Run 5K or 10K on sustainable trails.
  • Experience diverse natural beauty, from prairies to pine woods.
  • Support park restoration with your participation.

Standout details

  • Inaugural trail race
  • Restored prairies and woodlands
  • Supports park restoration
  • Limited to ~300 participants

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K

    Sat, Sep 5, 9:00 AM CDT · From $45.00

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes Sep 4, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

  • 10K

    Sat, Sep 5, 9:15 AM CDT · From $45.00

    Opens Apr 1, 2026, 5:00 AM CDT · Closes Sep 4, 2026, 7:59 PM CDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Trail + rolling terrain

  • Mostly trail
  • Rolling area

Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.

The course

  • Trail
  • Rolling
From the organizer

This is the inaugural trail race with two distance options: 5K and 10K. The course will take you through restored prairies, woodlands, young and mature oak savannas, pine woods, and Wisconsin's terminal moraine. Runners will experience trails comprised of mixed surfaces on sustainable trails. There is a capacity of ~300 participants so make sure and register early.

100% of the net proceeds from entry fees is donated to the Prairie Moraine Friends and will be used to restore and manage the park. Parking is limited and we gently ask that you ride share.

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