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Running Races in South Dakota

South Dakota has a growing race calendar with options for all experience levels — from first-timer 5Ks to challenging long-distance events.

27 upcoming races listed

Fun racesScenic racesCompetitive racesQuirky racesFestive racesFor a Cause racesBeginner-friendlyFamily-friendly
605 Run Crew Track Program

A 6-week track program in Sioux Falls offering expert coaching, community support, and structured workouts to boost your speed and confidence.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
Tue, Apr 7, 2026, 6:05 PM CDT400mSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Lace Up for Kids: 5k, 10 mi, & Bake Sale

Run or walk a flat course and enjoy a bake sale, all while supporting Sioux Falls kids through the Kiwanis Club's annual fundraiser.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 8:45 AM CDT10 MilesSioux Falls, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

River Rat Run

Run a scenic half marathon, 10K, or 5K along Lewis and Clark Lake, honoring a hero and supporting local nonprofits.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT13.1 MilesYankton, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Road · Hilly · Timed race

DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Sioux Falls

A delightfully quirky, donut-themed run for the whole family, featuring great swag and a sweet finish.

  • Fun
  • Quirky
Sat, Apr 25, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT13.1 MilesSioux Falls, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Walkers welcome

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 · Timed race

Heart & Sole 5K
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT5KMitchell, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Run for Their Lives!
Sun, May 10, 2026, 1:00 PM MDT5KSpearfish, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Hilly · Family-oriented

Sioux Falls Skedaddle
Sun, May 17, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT13.1 MilesSioux Falls, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

The Run to Cure VHL
  • Inaugural
Sat, May 30, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Family-oriented

Health Connect's Human Race
Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Midwest Best Race presented by Empower U
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT6.2 MilesSioux Falls, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Aberdeen Area Running Club Beer Mile 2026
Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 6:30 PM CDT1 MilesAberdeen, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Lennox Lapsley's Running for Healthy Hearts
Sat, Jul 11, 2026, 7:30 AM CDT13.1 MilesMillboro, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

SuFu Circuit Relay
Sun, Jul 12, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT21 MilesSioux Falls, SD
Push PotentialRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

Aberdeen Family YMCA Bull Run
Sat, Jul 25, 2026, 7:00 AM CDT13.1 MilesAberdeen, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Brown County Fair Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 8:30 AM CDT5KAberdeen, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

The Blue Move
Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT5KSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Road · Flat · Family-oriented

605 Trail Fest
Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT8 MilesSioux Falls, SD
Steady EffortTRAIL

Course · Trail · Rolling

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

Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon
  • Inaugural
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 5:00 AM MDT110 MilesDeadwood, SD
Push PotentialWALK

Course · Walk-focused

Your Race Your Pace
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 9:30 AM CDTAberdeen, SD
RUN

Course · Flat · Timed race

Sioux Falls Marathon
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 6:45 AM CDT26.2 MilesSioux Falls, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Timed race

Spooky Sprint- Sioux Falls

Better when you want a walker-friendly, low-pressure day.

Sun, Oct 11, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT13.1 MilesSioux Falls, SD
Steady EffortRUN

Course · Rolling · Walkers welcome

Christmas Tree Skirt Dash
Sun, Nov 1, 2026, 11:00 AM CST3.1 MilesSioux Falls, SD
EasygoingRUN

Course · Rolling · Timed race

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