Prairie Dog
Dashers
The PTO is happy to announce the kick off of the Prairie Dog Dashers Running Club. The purpose of the club is to get kids moving in small ways. Running is an extremely accessible sport, and promotes a healthy heart, healthy lungs, and strong muscles for youth. Running can even promote mental health, increase attention in school, and foster self-confidence.
Specifics of the program
Running Club will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays only.
Fall session will be from September 9th to November 20th.
Spring session will be from March 24th to May 14th.
Participating students will receive a lanyard and running card that will be kept at school.
The running card is to keep track of the laps completed and once a card is filled up, the student will receive a running shoe charm to add to their lanyard and their next card in the sequence.
There will be 5 cards total with 21 laps per card (for a total of 105 laps equalling 26.2 miles). If a card(s) goes missing we will provide a new one and honor the laps if the missing card is found.
Incentives are as follows;
1st Marathon completed earns a Prairie Dog Dashers t-shirt
2nd Marathon completed earns a Prairie Dog Dashers water bottle
3rd Marathon completed earns a Prairie Dog Dashers cinch bag.
For every marathon completed students will also receive a special recognition in school with their picture posted to our Prairie Dog Dashers bulletin board and a shout out over the school intercom.
School guidelines will be followed as it pertains to inclement weather.
Complete participation is not mandatory. All levels of runners are encouraged to participate.Please wear athletic shoes and clothes appropriate for the weather.
Volunteers will be needed for each session. To volunteer please complete the volunteer steps according to the Ankeny Community School District. You can sign up to volunteer on Better Impact.
Fall Session
Begin - September 9th, 2025
End - November 20th, 2025
Spring Session
Begin - March 24th, 2026
End - May 14th, 2026