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Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Sun, Nov 22, 2026, 10:00 AM CST

First-Year Event· Help them grow
Location
Crystal Lake, IL
6000 Dvorak Drive, 60012
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
Official registration

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

At a glance

Chase a "poult" (baby turkey) in this festive 5K benefiting Prairie Ridge High School's sports and clubs.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Join the inaugural Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase, a fun and festive event supporting the Prairie Ridge High School Booster Club. This chip-timed 5K offers a unique "Pass the Poult" Challenge where runners can win an extra prize by out-pacing a baby turkey along the course. Your participation helps fund sports, clubs, and activities at Prairie Ridge High School. It's a wonderful way to enjoy a run and contribute to the community.

What to expect

  • Experience the inaugural Wolfpack 5K, featuring chip timing for accurate results.
  • Take on the "Pass the Poult" Challenge for a chance to win an additional prize.
  • Receive a commemorative t-shirt with your registration.

Standout details

  • "Pass the Poult" Challenge
  • Supports high school booster club
  • Chip-timed 5K
  • Inaugural event

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Vibe Check

Easygoing

Distance only — terrain and weather data unavailable.

The course

  • Timed race
From the organizer

The race will begin and end on PR 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 used for accurate results.

“Pass the Poult” Challenge: Our added element of fun! A baby turkey is called a poult. Wolfpack 5K Runners will have the challenge of chasing down our poult along the course. Runners that cross the finish line before the poult will win an additional prize!

Lineup at 9:45am for announcements and a brief warm-up.

Awards will be given…

Advanced packet pick up will be...

Same day pickup will be held in Prairie Ridge’s Cafeteria from 8:45-9:50AM.

T-shirts are included with registration price, but only guaranteed if registration is received by October 25th, 2026.

Rain or Shine event. No refunds for any reason. Unclaimed packets will be donated.

The Prairie Ridge High School 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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