Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase

Wolfpack 5K: The Great Turkey Chase takes place in Crystal Lake, Illinois, on November 22, 2026, with a 5K run/walk starting at 10:00 AM. The event is held at Prairie Ridge High School and organized by the school's Booster Club, with proceeds supporting the sports teams, clubs, and activity groups at the school. A fun run is also part of the program alongside the main 5K.

This is a community road race built around Thanksgiving week, so you can approach it either as a relaxed walk with family or as a genuine test over 3.1 miles. If you are chasing a time, a 15-minute warm-up with a few strides will help you settle into pace quickly on such a short distance. First-timers can prepare with three or four weeks of easy running, alternating jogging and walking at first, then building toward covering the full 5K without stopping.