Newton Hills Trail Race
Canton, United States • 10 Oct 2026
Trail Series 2026 races
The Sioux Falls Area Running Club lists four trail races for 2026. Dates and distances are:
- Oak Grove (June 6, 2026): 12.5 miles, 7.5 miles, 3.5 miles. Held since 2022.
- Camden State Park (Aug 22, 2026): 10 miles, 7 miles, 3 miles. Held in 2025.
- Great Bear (date TBD): 6 miles, 3 miles, plus a kids race. Also held in 2021, 2024-2025.
- Newton Hills (Oct 10, 2026): 6 miles, 2 miles. Held since 2002.
Past series races listed include Leif Ericson, Big Sioux Rec, Tuthill Park, Union Grove and Good Earth with various distances and years of occurrence.
Series structure and points
The series awards points at each race to age-division finishers. Points start at 10 for first place and decrease by one point per place down to 1 point for tenth place. At the end of the series, points are tallied by age division and gift cards are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each division. Overall male and female champions are also named and receive framed pictures of their favorite course.
Age divisions used for scoring are: 29 and Under, 30-39, 40-49, and 50+.
605 Running Company Trail Festival
An affiliate event at Good Earth State Park includes an 8 mile race, a 4.5 mile race and a kids race. The kids race is free for children ages 2-10 and is a run/walk; participating children must be registered. The event features footwear and food vendors, and proceeds benefit the running club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.