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5Ks in South Dakota

South Dakota has 10 upcoming 5Ks. The 5K is the most popular race distance in America — short enough for first-timers, fast enough for seasoned runners chasing a PR.

10 upcoming races listed

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Resolved: Let's Race a 5k! - Run/Walk for WHS Speech & Debate

Support youth voice and education by joining this inclusive 5K run/walk benefiting the WHS Speech & Debate program.

  • Fun
  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT3.1 MilesSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Walkers welcome

Heart & Sole 5K

Step back in time for the Heart & Sole Retro Run 5K, celebrating a fun theme while supporting local cancer patients in Mitchell.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT5KMitchell, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Walkers welcome

Run for Their Lives!

A meaningful Mother's Day 5K supporting Lach's Legacy and SIDS research, offering a space to remember and celebrate.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Festive
  • For a Cause
Sun, May 10, 2026, 1:00 PM MDT5KSpearfish, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Walkers welcome

Herb Anderson Hustle

Join the Herb Anderson Hustle 5K, a family-friendly run/walk dedicated to enhancing Alcester's local park and celebrating community.

  • Fun
  • For a Cause
Sat, May 16, 2026, 10:00 AM CDT5KAlcester, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Walkers welcome

The Run to Cure VHL

Run or walk with your family in Sioux Falls to support VHL research and awareness, with coffee to fuel your morning.

  • Inaugural
  • Fun
  • For a Cause
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Walkers welcome

Health Connect's Human Race

Run or walk to support local non-profits in Sioux Falls, where your registration fee directly benefits a cause you choose.

  • For a Cause
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Brown County Fair Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk

Kick off Brown County Fair week with a relaxed, community-focused 5K that supports the Fair and welcomes all ages and abilities.

  • Fun
  • Festive
  • For a Cause
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT5KAberdeen, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Walkers welcome

The Blue Move

Run for a vital cause, learn important health facts, and finish through an inflatable colon at this uniquely impactful 5K along the Big Sioux River.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Road · Flat · Family-oriented

Rachel's Race

Mark your calendar for Rachel's Race, a 5K event in Sioux Falls, SD, on September 12, 2026, offering a mild-weather, rolling course.

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Christmas Tree Skirt Dash

Dash into the holiday spirit at this festive 3.1-mile run, complete with a costume contest and a charming bakery headquarters.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
  • Festive
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 11:00 AM CST3.1 MilesSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

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