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Running Races in South Dakota
South Dakota currently has 35 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Brookings and Spearfish have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 23 5Ks, 9 10Ks, 12 half marathons and 5 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
May (7), July (5) and September (5) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 34 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 35
- Active listings
- 69
- Cities with races
- 27
Browse South Dakota races by distance
Upcoming races in South Dakota
All 35 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Glacier Hills UltraCanton, SDUltra / trail distances (e.g. 50K25Kshorter trail options) ~100 runners
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Lean Horse Ultra MarathonCuster, SDMarathon100 Mile100 Mile Relay (up to 5 people)20 Mile +3 more ~95 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in South Dakota
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Crazy Horse MarathonHill City, SD Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5-Person Relay ~900 runners
When races happen in South Dakota
- January
- 2 upcoming races
- February
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 3 upcoming races
- May
- 7 upcoming races
- June
- 3 upcoming races
- July
- 5 upcoming races
- August
- 3 upcoming races
- September
- 5 upcoming races
- November
- 4 upcoming races
- December
- 1 upcoming race
South Dakota cities with the most races
- Sioux Falls
- 12 upcoming races
- Rapid City
- 3 upcoming races
- Brookings
- 3 upcoming races
- Spearfish
- 2 upcoming races
- Custer
- 2 upcoming races
- Pierre
- 2 upcoming races
- Aberdeen
- 1 upcoming race
- Canton
- 1 upcoming race
Running in South Dakota cities
Browse South Dakota races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Crazy Horse MarathonHill City, SD Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf5-Person Relay ~900 runners
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Trick or Treat Trail RunSioux Falls, SD Usually held in October · next date not announced10K5KCandy Dash (kids) ~800 runners
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Brookings MarathonBrookings, SD Usually held in May · next date not announcedMarathonHalfRelay ~600 runners
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Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon, 10K & 5KMitchell, SD Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K ~200 runners
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Run Crazy HorseCrazy Horse, SD Usually held in October · next date not announced3 to 5-Person Marathon Relay - Team Captain RegistrationFast 5KHalf MarathonKids 1K +1 more ~135 runners
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Sundance to Spearfish MarathonSpearfish, SD Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathon ~131 runners
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Newton Hills Trail Races (2 & 6 Mile)Canton, SD Usually held in October · next date not announced6-Mile2-Mile trail ~100 runners
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605 Trail FestSioux Falls, SD Usually held in August · next date not announced8 Miles4.5 Miles1 Mile
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BH Runners Club Trail Series ChampionshipSturgis, SD Usually held in September · next date not announced10K10k (16 and Under)18K18K (16 and Under)
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Big Sioux Rec Trail RaceBrandon, SD Usually held in September · next date not announced5 Miler2 MilerFree Kids Race
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Black Hills Backyard UltraSpearfish, SD Usually held in September · next date not announcedBackyard
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Black Hills Veterans March and MarathonDeadwood, SD Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathon10K16 Miles
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Brown County Fair Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk/BikeAberdeen, SD Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Center for Disabilities 2026 Run Walk & RollSioux Falls, SD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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CHM 5K Teacher TrotRapid City, SD Usually held in September · next date not announced5k - Group/Family of 45k - Group/Family of 55k - Individual
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Color Their World Fun Run-SpearfishSpearfish, SD Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Fittest on the Farm - 5k/10k Run, Walk, RuckHarrisburg, SD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Haunted HallowRapid City, SD Usually held in October · next date not announced1k Kids Run5k5k Kids Run
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Hell CanyonCuster, SD Usually held in August · next date not announced5 Miler5 Miler with Hell Canyon Hat5 Miler-16 and Under (no swag)Hat Only
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Huron School District Foundation 5KHuron, SD Usually held in August · next date not announcedIn-Person 5k optionVirtual 5K
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Outlaw Ranch RetreatCuster, SD Usually held in September · next date not announcedBarn Retreat CenterCabinChildren ages 3-11Lodge +1 more
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Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Sioux FallsSioux Falls, SD Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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South Dakota Service Dog Jog 5kRapid City, SD Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
Races in nearby states
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- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in South Dakota: common questions
- How many races are there in South Dakota?
- RaceRove currently lists 35 upcoming races in South Dakota with a confirmed date, plus 34 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which South Dakota cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Sioux Falls (12), Rapid City (3), Brookings (3), Spearfish (2) and Custer (2).
- When is race season in South Dakota?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are May (7), July (5) and September (5).
- What is the biggest race in South Dakota?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in South Dakota is the Avera Race Against Cancer, with about 8,600 runners across all of its distances.
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