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605 Trail Fest

Name: 605 Trail Fest
Start: 2026-08-15
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, United States • 15 Aug 2026

605 Trail Fest

605 Trail Fest is a trail running event held on August 15, 2026, at Good Earth State Park at Blood Run, 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108. The event features multiple trail distances for adults and a youth course for children.

Race distances

8 miles course on trails through Good Earth State Park
4.5 miles course on park trails
1 mile youth course for ages 2 to 10, non-competitive run or walk

Registration details vary by race. For the 8 mile and 4.5 mile races registration opens April 1, 2026 and closes May 1, 2026; listed entry fees are $40 and $30 respectively. Youth race registration opens April 1, 2026 and closes August 14, 2026; the listed entry fee is $10.

Packet pickup is scheduled for August 14, with the pickup location and address to be announced. There will be no early packet pickup. Limited race morning pickup will be available for out-of-town participants or special circumstances.

The event takes place on established park trails and includes options for children and adults. Specific course maps and start procedures are not provided here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Dakota Sioux Falls

Race information

Website Registration

8 mi

8 Mile Trail Race

5 mi

4.5 Mile Trail Race

Youth Trail Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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