South Dakota · 10K · 5K · Walk
Avera Race Against Cancer
Avera Race Against Cancer is a 10K, 5K and Walk event held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, May 8, 2027. About 8,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 8, 2027
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Field size
- ~8,600 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, May 8, 2027
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, Walk
- Field size
- About 8,600 runners
- Course
- Flat / urban
- Registration
- donate.averafoundation.org
- Official website
- avera.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Avera Race Against Cancer
The state's signature charity race benefiting the Avera Cancer Institute, drawing thousands of runners and walkers each May to Sioux Falls for 5K/10K runs and family walks.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- South Dakota's largest race and largest cancer fundraiser; 38th annual in 2026 drew 8,600+ participants and raised over $950,000
- Notes
- Large Sioux Falls charity race.
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Avera Race Against Cancer: common questions
- When is the Avera Race Against Cancer?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, May 8, 2027.
- Where is the Avera Race Against Cancer held?
- In Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- What distances does the Avera Race Against Cancer offer?
- 10K, 5K and Walk.
- How many people run the Avera Race Against Cancer?
- About 8,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Avera Race Against Cancer?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at donate.averafoundation.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Avera Race Against Cancer?
- Yes — registration is open.
- What time does the Avera Race Against Cancer start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Avera Race Against Cancer?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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