Trail Running Calendar South Dakota 2025-2026

The Blood Run in Lennox, South Dakota, is a unique endurance running event held on a 1.5-mile loop around an organic vegetable farm. Participants can choose from 3, 6, 12, 24, or 36-hour races, including a 24-hour 4-person relay. The mostly flat course features well-traveled dirt paths and some past..

The 7th Calvary Trail Run offers two scenic trail race options—a 4-mile and an 8-mile course—held at the Fort Meade Trailhead near Sturgis, South Dakota. Set in the beautiful Black Hills, the event features rugged, well-marked trails with wide-open views, ideal for both beginner and experienced trai..

The Great Bear Trail Races take place in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, featuring 3-mile and 6-mile trail runs plus a free kids' race. Set in the 220-acre Great Bear Recreation Area, the course offers a mix of wide gravel paths, single-track trails, and grassy sections, with about 450 feet of elevation..

The Newton Hills Trail Race, held annually at Newton Hills State Park near Canton, South Dakota, offers two distances: a 2-mile and a 6-mile race. The event welcomes runners of all levels, from beginners to veterans, with the shorter distance ideal for families and newcomers to trail running. The 6-..

The Trick or Treat Trail Run 10K, held annually in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, takes place at Pasley Park along the scenic Big Sioux River bike path. This festive event offers a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a Candy Dash for children aged 3-10, featuring a 0.5-mile course. Participants enjoy a fun, fam..

The Glacier Hills Ultra is a trail running event held annually at Newton Hills State Park near Canton, South Dakota. Taking place in late October or early November, it offers three race distances: 20K, 30K, and 50K. The course features a challenging 10K loop with approximately 850 feet of elevation..

The TutHell 50K is a unique ultramarathon held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, featuring a challenging course that consists of running a 0.31-mile loop up and down Tut Hill 100 times. The course includes approximately 90 feet of elevation gain and loss per loop, traversing grassy terrain with a well-m..

The XTERRA Deadwood Mickelson is a trail running event held in Deadwood, South Dakota, part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series. Set in the scenic Black Hills, the course features diverse terrain including abandoned mining towns, railroad trestles, mountains, monolithic rock formations, and creeks,..

The Black Hills 100 is an ultramarathon event held in Sturgis, South Dakota, featuring four race distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, 50K, and 30K. The challenging 100-mile course actually measures about 108 miles, starting and ending at Sturgis City Park, and follows the Centennial Trail with a mix of s..