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Glacier Hills Ultra 50k

Canton, United States • 1 Nov 2025

The Glacier Hills Ultra 50K is a trail running event held at Newton Hills State Park near Canton, South Dakota. It offers three race distances: 20K, 30K, and 50K, with courses consisting of multiple loops on a 10K trail featuring approximately 850 feet of elevation gain per loop. The race course includes shared horse trails and scenic wooded terrain with climbs, descents, and technical sections.

Aid stations are located at the start/finish and mid-loop, and drop bags are optional. The event emphasizes a fun, grassroots atmosphere and encourages runners to experience the natural beauty of the park. It also features a unique "Betty the Yeti" award challenge for completing all distances over time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Dakota Canton

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50 km
850 m+
50k
30 km
850 m+
30k
20 km
850 m+
20k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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