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Great Bear Trail Races

Name: Great Bear Trail Races
Start: 2024-09-28
End: 2024-09-28
Location: Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls, United States • 28 Sep 2024

The Great Bear Trail Races, held in Sioux Falls, SD, features a variety of running events including a 6-mile race, a 3-mile race, and a free kids' race. Set in a scenic 220-acre park known for its skiing, the course offers a mix of gravel trails, single-track paths, and beautiful views from elevated bluffs. Participants can enjoy chip-timed races and unique swag items, with registration closing shortly before the event. The races promote community engagement, with opportunities for both runners and volunteers to participate. The event also includes a points series for competitive runners across various age divisions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States South Dakota Sioux Falls

Race information

Website Registration

6 mi

6 Miler

3 mi

3 Miler

Free Kids Race

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

Trail runs nearby

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Tuthell 50K

Sioux Falls

50 km

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Saturday May 17

Pound The Mound

Luverne - 27 mi from Sioux Falls

10 mi

20 mi

30 mi

Pound the Mound is an exciting running event taking place at Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, MN, on May 17, 2025. Participants can choose from three distances: 30 miles, 20 miles, and 10 miles. The event encourages runners to register early to secure a t-shirt and offers a unique recognition prog..

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The Blood Run - Lennox, SD

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Backyard Ultra

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Saturday Oct 11

Newton Hills Trail Race

Canton - 18 mi from Sioux Falls

2 mi

6 mi

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Saturday Oct 11

Duff Dog Backyard Ultra

Luverne - 27 mi from Sioux Falls

Backyard Ultra

4 mi

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Saturday Oct 25

Trick or Treat Trail Run 10K

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