Updated Jul 23, 2026
5K Races in South Dakota
Browse 20 upcoming running races in South Dakota with dates, cities, distances, registration status, and official links.
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Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Aug 23, 2026
Leading Ladies Marathon / Dakota Spirit Marathon
Spearfish, SD | Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
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Oct 1, 2026
2026 Center of the Nation Series - Day 4 (SD)
Belle Fourche, SD 57717 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Oct 4, 2026
Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
Mitchell, SD | Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
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May 12, 2027
2027 Prairie Series - Day 6 (SD)
Baltic, SD 57003 | 5K, 10K, Half Marathon
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Race planning guide
How to choose a 5k races in South Dakota
Compare more than the date and distance. Open the official race page to review the exact start time, course surface, elevation, time limits, packet pickup, parking, accessibility, and refund or transfer policy before registering.
- Confirm the source: organizer pages control registration status, pricing, schedule changes, and cancellations.
- Check the course: road, trail, hills, altitude, and weather can make two events at the same distance feel very different.
- Plan race morning: verify the venue, parking instructions, start corral, and recommended arrival time.
- Match your training: leave enough time to build safely for the distance and recover before your next goal race.