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Running Races in South Dakota

Every upcoming running race in South Dakota, all 25 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

25 upcoming races · 4 with finish-time stats

5K 2010K 6Half Marathon 3Marathon 2Ultra 1
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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.

Largest field119 finishersThe Blue Movein the 5K

Races by City in South Dakota

Sioux Falls 10

Soonest Races in South Dakota

25 total
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Spirit of Madison 5K Madison, SD5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026MRR Pump N' Run - 2026 North Sioux City, SD5KFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026The Blue Move Sioux Falls, SD5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Annual Baltic Dog Days Race Baltic, SD3 Miles1 MileFrom $8Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Brown County Fair Foundation 5K Fun Run/Walk/Bike Aberdeen, SD5KFrom $25Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Harvest Days Road Race Britton, SD5KFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026605 Trail Fest Sioux Falls, SD8 Miles4.5 Miles1 MileFrom $10Details Sun, Aug 16, 2026Summer Sizzler- Sioux Falls Tea, SD50m1 Mile5K10KFrom $22Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Center for Disabilities 2026 Run Walk & Roll Sioux Falls, SD5K1 MileFrom $40Details Sat, Sep 12, 2026Rachel's Race Sioux Falls, SD10K5K5K1.5 MilesFrom $35Details Wed, Sep 16, 2026Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon Deadwood, SD110 MilesMarathon16 MilesFrom $60Details

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in South Dakota

Which South Dakota cities have the most races?

Sioux Falls (10), Aberdeen (2), Madison (1), North Sioux City (1) have the most upcoming races in South Dakota. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in South Dakota?

South Dakota has 5K (20), 10K (6), Half Marathon (3), Marathon (2), Ultra (1). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in South Dakota?

August is the busiest month for races in South Dakota, with 9 of the 25, followed by September with 8. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are South Dakota races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 races in South Dakota with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:18, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail races in South Dakota?

Yes, 3 races around South Dakota get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.