South Dakota · 6-Mile · 2-Mile trail
Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile)
Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile) is a 6-Mile and 2-Mile trail event held in Canton, South Dakota. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 100 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Canton, SD
- Field size
- ~100 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Canton, South Dakota
- Distances
- 6-Mile, 2-Mile trail
- Field size
- About 100 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills with significant elevation change (Newton Hills State Park)
- Registration
- runsiouxfalls.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsiouxfalls.org, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — 6-Mile
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 2-Mile
- Loop course; Trail surface
About the Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile)
A fall trail race through the wooded hills of Newton Hills State Park offering an approachable 2-mile and a challenging hilly 6-mile course.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Sioux Falls Area Running Club trail event; beginner-friendly 2-mile option
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Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile): common questions
- When is the Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile)?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile) held?
- In Canton, South Dakota.
- What distances does the Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile) offer?
- 6-Mile and 2-Mile trail.
- How many people run the Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile)?
- About 100 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 Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile)?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsiouxfalls.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile)?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from runsiouxfalls.org, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile) start?
- 9:00 AM CDT.
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