South Dakota · Marathon · Half
Rapid City Marathon
Rapid City Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Rapid City, South Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Monday, July 26, 2027. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 26, 2027
- Location
- Rapid City, SD
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Date
- Monday, July 26, 2027
- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- rapidcitymarathon.com
About the Rapid City Marathon
A summer marathon weekend in Rapid City run largely on the city's scenic bike paths through parklands and Black Hills foothills, with full, half, relay and 5K options.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston-qualifying marathon; features a business relay competition
- Notes
- Largest marathon in SD [next_date estimated]
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Rapid City Marathon: common questions
- When is the Rapid City Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Monday, July 26, 2027.
- Where is the Rapid City Marathon held?
- In Rapid City, South Dakota.
- What distances does the Rapid City Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Rapid City Marathon?
- About 800 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 Rapid City Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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