Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Leading Ladies' Marathon & Half Marathon
Spearfish, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadRelay+2
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Running races in South Dakota
7 verified events (0 confirmed dates) and 28 races in South Dakota with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events70 confirmed dates
Competitions28Races & courses
Distances1 - 177 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,184 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Jonathan Beech · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Lean Horse Trail Races
Custer, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km80.47 km48.28 km32.19 km
Public ParkNature & Off-Road+2
Photo: Famartin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Deadwood Mickelson Trail Races
Deadwood, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42 km21 km5 km1 km
ForestNature & Off-Road+5
Photo: Parkywiki · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Brookings Marathon
Brookings, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunRelay+1
Photo: Gafoto · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
605 Trail Fest
Sioux Falls, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
12.8 km7.25 km1.5 km
Public ParkFestive+3
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Sioux Falls Marathon
Sioux Falls, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Photo: Coconino National Forest · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsWalking & Hiking
Black Hills Veteran
Deadwood, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
177 km42.2 km26 km
Nature & Off-RoadCity Run+2
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Leading Ladies' Marathon & Half Marathon | Spearfish, South Dakota, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Lean Horse Trail Races | Custer, South Dakota, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km80.47 km48.28 km32.19 km |
| Date to be announced | Deadwood Mickelson Trail Races | Deadwood, South Dakota, US | Trail Running | 42 km21 km5 km1 km |
| Date to be announced | Brookings Marathon | Brookings, South Dakota, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | 605 Trail Fest | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US | Trail Running | 12.8 km7.25 km1.5 km |
| Date to be announced | Sioux Falls Marathon | Sioux Falls, South Dakota, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Black Hills Veteran | Deadwood, South Dakota, US | Walking & Hiking | 177 km42.2 km26 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of South Dakota (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 7 public events and 28 individual races, including 0 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Spearfish, Custer, Deadwood, and Brookings. Notable events in the selection include Leading Ladies' Marathon & Half Marathon, Lean Horse Trail Races, and Deadwood Mickelson Trail Races.
Race distances span from 1 km to 177 km, reaching up to +4,184 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for South Dakota includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in South Dakota?
RunningCompass currently lists 7 verified events with 28 individual races in South Dakota. A total of 0 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Leading Ladies' Marathon & Half Marathon, Lean Horse Trail Races, and Deadwood Mickelson Trail Races.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in South Dakota?
Events in South Dakota focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1 km entry-level races up to 177 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Spearfish, Custer, Deadwood, and Brookings.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in South Dakota?
The most selective courses in South Dakota climb up to +4,184 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in South Dakota?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.