Newton Hills Trail Race

Event details

The Newton Hills Trail Race is organized by the Sioux Falls Area Running Club and takes place at Newton Hills State Park near Canton, SD. It is part of the Trail Race Series for 2025 and continues a series that started in 2002. Registration prices listed are $40 for the regular distances and $15 for participants 18 years old and under. Participants will receive a $20 gift card to a local running store in place of participant shirts for individual race entries; a special swag item is offered for a specific all‑race registration option. Chip timing is provided. The event does not offer refunds or credits.

Distances

• 6 mile
• 2 mile

Course and rules

Both races start and finish in the same area by the picnic shelter near the suspension bridge (Blue Diamond Trail Head). The 2 mile course follows the Woodland Trail single-track loop with one large hill and returns to the start/finish. The 6 mile course begins in the opposite direction, goes down a service road through the horse camp onto multi‑purpose trails, includes three prominent climbs and flat sections, completes a 4 mile loop, then follows the 2 mile Woodland Trail loop back to the finish. Race lengths are approximately 2 miles and 6 miles. State park entry permits are required, pets are not allowed, headphones are permitted but runners must remain aware of surroundings, and there is a points series with age divisions and awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.