Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase
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About this race
Inaugural Wolfpack 5K:
The Great Turkey Chase
The race will start and finish on Prairie Ridge property, entering into the adjacent Squaw Creek neighborhood for a time.
The course will not be certified for this inaugural race, but chip timing with bibs will be provided by It'sRaceTime, Inc. for accurate results. This is a family-friendly event for walkers and runners of all levels, but please no pets as this event takes place primarily on school property.
T-shirts are included with registration price, but only guaranteed if registration is received by October 26th, 2026.
All registrants will receive a finisher medal, custom made by one of Prairie Ridge's very own students!
Advanced packet pickup will be held at Prairie Ridge High School, Friday, November 20th from 3:00pm-7:00pm in the stadium ticket building.
Race Day Schedule
8:45AM
Staging area in PR Cafeteria opens
8:50AM-9:50AM
Race Day Packet Pick Up in PR Cafeteria
9:45AM
Line up for announcements & warm-up
10AM
Race Begins
Results will be immediately available electronically and awards can be picked up from the awards station in the staging area located in the cafeteria.
Awards will be given to the overall top male and female finisher, and the top 3 male and female age group winners (overall male and female excluded) for the following age categories: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.
Rain or Shine event. No refunds for any reason. Unclaimed packets will be donated.
Prairie Ridge High School’s Booster Club is sponsoring this inaugural 5K to support its General Fund for Spring allocations that benefit sports, clubs and activity groups at PR. We thank you for your participation and donations!
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