Prairie Striders Running Club

04/29/2026

Arbor Day 5K results have been posted. Congratulations to winners Jackson Prouty and Madeline Hochhalter.

Also a tip of the cap to race director Dan Radtke, race co-sponsor Brookings Park and Recreation and race host Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center.]

Full results can be found here:

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04/25/2026

The Kay Cheever Arbor Day 5K is in the books. 120 finishers, 146 total entries. Kudos to race director Dan Radtke, race co-sponsors Brookings Park and Recreation Department and race hosts Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center.

Note: The race was hand timed, so it is taking a while to tally results. Follow us on Facebook or check later on our website, PrairieStriders.net, for results.

04/23/2026

Arbor Day 5K — Friday, April 24. Enjoy a beautiful run in Dakota Nature Park and go home with a Chinkapin Oak seedling.

Online registration closes at 6 p.m. Thursday. Already more than 100 people have signed up for this free event. Paper registration is available at 5:30 a.m. race day, but that's awfully earlier and online registration is easy.

Sign up at: www.raceentry.com/kay-cheever-arbor-day-5k/race-information
For more information on the run, go to: http://www.prairiestriders.net/arbor-day-5k.html

04/17/2026

Arbor Day 5K — only a week away. Looks like a great turnout. 59 already signed up. Registration is free, but you save yourself and the organizers time and hassle by signing up in advance.

Make sure that you aren't standing in the registration line on April 24. Sign up now: http://www.raceentry.com/kay-cheever.../race-information
For more race information: http://www.prairiestriders.net/arbor-day-5k.html

Brookings' "Friend of Trees," Kathleen "Kay" Cheever passed away on January 9, 2002. She is honored in this annual event. Kay was a lifelong advocate for the planting, nurturing and appreciation of...

04/04/2026

Less than three weeks to the Arbor Day 5k (APRIL 24). A great way to get a running start on this year's racing season.
38 have already signed up for this free race.

Make sure that you are standing in the registration line. Sign up now: http://www.raceentry.com/kay-cheever.../race-information For more race information: http://www.prairiestriders.net/arbor-day-5k.html

Brookings' "Friend of Trees," Kathleen "Kay" Cheever passed away on January 9, 2002. She is honored in this annual event. Kay was a lifelong advocate for the planting, nurturing and appreciation of...

03/24/2026

Make sure that the only line you are standing in at the 2026 Arbor Day 5K is the starting line.
This year we've added online registration. It saves the runner time. It makes race day less hectic for the race director. And the race is still FREE.

Join the 27 others who have already taken advantage of this convenience.

Race morning is only one month away — April 24.

To sign up: http://www.raceentry.com/kay-cheever.../race-information
More race information: http://www.prairiestriders.net/arbor-day-5k.html

03/04/2026

The latest issue of the Prairie Striders newsletter has arrived at mailboxes. If you didn't get a copy, it's probably because your membership has lapsed.
That can be taken care of here with $5 and a postage stamp.
http://www.prairiestriders.net/join.html
Also, you can read the current issue by going to:
http://www.prairiestriders.net/newsletter.html

The Prairie Striders Running Club newsletter, The Pacesetter , is now available in PDF format. It's the same great newsletter that you've received in the past with articles and information about...

03/03/2026

Congratulations to Maggie Veldkamp, the first person to enter the 64th running of the Jack 15. You can join her by signing up here: https://www.raceentry.com/races/jack-15-road-race/2026/register

P.S. - Maggie also renewed her membership while registering for the Jack 15.

02/28/2026

In cooperation with the Boston Athletic Association and Sneakers for Good, Prairie Strider Chuck McCullough is collecting used running shoes for redistribution in foreign countries. When it's time to switch out shoes, drop off your worn pair at Avera Physical Therapy, 2311 Yorkshire Drive.
The pictured collection is courtesy of Powershop Gym. Thanks for your effort to keep running a worldwide activity.

02/27/2026

RIP Jeff Galloway. A mentor for many distance runners.

Our team at Anderson Race Management is deeply saddened by the passing of Jeff Galloway.

Jeff was a pioneer in the running world, a mentor to countless athletes, and an inspiration to anyone who believed that running could change lives. His run‑walk‑run method brought thousands into the sport and helped make running more accessible, joyful, and achievable for people of all backgrounds.

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to his family, friends, and the entire running community. His legacy will continue to live on every time someone laces up their shoes and takes that first step.

With respect and gratitude,
Anderson Race Management

02/27/2026

From SDSU Alumni & Foundation:

02/27/2026

What's less than seven months away? Well, the Jack 15, of course. Registration has opened for the 64th running of the oldest road race in the Midwest.
Be part of history on Sept. 19. Sign up here: https://www.raceentry.com/jack-15-road-race/race-information
A bonus in 2026: Same entry fees as 2025.