Which South Dakota cities have the most 5K races?
Sioux Falls (5), Aberdeen (2), Yankton (1) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
South Dakota · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in South Dakota
Every upcoming 5K in South Dakota, all 8 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
8 upcoming 5K races · 2 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The South Dakota races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
South Dakota 5K Races by City
The Next 5K Runs in South Dakota
8 total Sun, Nov 1, 2026Christmas Tree Skirt Dash Sioux Falls, SDFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Shoe Science Turkey Trot 5K Aberdeen, SDFrom $25Details Fri, Nov 27, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Sioux Falls, SDFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Aberdeen Santa Run 5K Fun Run/Walk Aberdeen, SDFrom $30Details Sat, Apr 10, 2027Lace Up for Kids: 5k, 10 mi, & Bake Sale Sioux Falls, SDFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027River Rat Run Yankton, SDFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 7, 2027Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SDRegistration opens May 11, 2027From $35Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027The Blue Move Sioux Falls, SDFrom $25Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in South Dakota
When are most 5K races held in South Dakota?
November is the busiest month for 5K races in South Dakota, with 3 of the 8, followed by April with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.