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Prairie Dog Trail Run

Name: Prairie Dog Trail Run
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Verona

Verona, United States • 5 Sep 2026

Prairie Dog Trail Run

The Prairie Dog Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, 2026. The event is the inaugural 5K and 10K trail run held at Prairie Moraine, located at 6705 Wesner Road, Verona, Wisconsin. The park covers 170 acres of restored prairies and oak savanna and features varied terrain with well-maintained trails.

Distances offered:

5K
10K

Amenities at the event include on-site restroom facilities, post-race refreshments, a race aid station and first aid station, and a takeaway gift. Dogs are not allowed during the race.

One hundred percent of the net proceeds from entry fees is donated to Prairie Moraine Friends, a nonprofit organization, and will be used to restore and manage the park. The event is listed as part of the Savanna Series Trail Runs and the American Trail Running Association. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Wisconsin Verona

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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