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Saturday, September 5th, 2026
6679 Wesner Road, Verona WI
5K · 10K
58–75°F · some rain risk
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2025
50–60°F
dry
2024
58–78°F
dry
2023
74–88°F
dry
2022
60–74°F
dry
2021
58–77°F
dry
2020
57–77°F
dry
2019
52–73°F
dry
2018
68–78°F
rain
2017
53–62°F
dry
2016
66–85°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 5
Rain likely · 67–77°F
Saturday, Sep 5starts near 67°F · 28% chance of rain · wind up to 9 mph
About this race
Event Overview
This is the inaugural trail race with two distance options: 5K and 10K.
Course Details
- Location: 6679 Wesner Road, Verona, WI.
- Environment: The course will take you through restored prairies, woodlands, young and mature oak savannas, pine woods, and Wisconsin's terminal moraine.
- Trail Composition: Runners will experience trails comprised of mixed surfaces on sustainable trails.
- Capacity: There is a capacity of ~300 participants so make sure and register early.
Proceeds and Parking
- Charity: 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: Parking is limited.
- Ride Share: We gently ask that you ride share.
Registration Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race page: Prairie Dog Trail Run.
Course map
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