Great Bear Trail Races

The 605 Trail Fest is a trail running event held at Good Earth State Park at Bloodrun in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Scheduled for August 9, 2025, it features three races catering to various ages and abilities: an 8-mile challenging trail race for ages 14 and up, a 4.5-mile race for ages 11 and older..

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 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 race providing a family-friendly introduction to trail running. Th..

The Duff Dog Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne, Minnesota. The race features a runner-friendly loop course primarily on grass trails, with some gravel and a short paved section, measuring approximately 4 miles 880 feet (6.7 km). The event follow..

The Trick or Treat Trail Run 10K is part of the 17th Annual Trick or Treat Run held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, at Pasley Park along the Big Sioux River. This festive event includes a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a Candy Dash for children aged 3-10, covering 0.5 miles. Participants receive a goodie..

The Glacier Hills Ultra is a trail running event held annually at Newton Hills State Park near Canton, South Dakota, typically at the end of October or early November. It offers three race distances: 20K, 30K, and 50K, each consisting of multiple loops of a challenging 10K course featuring approxima..