Christmas Tree Skirt Dash

The Christmas Tree Skirt Dash is a short, costume-friendly race starting at Queen City Bakery on East 8th Street in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Participants can select a 3.1-mile, 2-mile, or 1-mile dash, accommodating those seeking anything from a brief mile to a 5K-distance effort. The course follows a local bike trail, accessible after a short walk from the Cherapa Place area. Penguins or flags indicate the path, and signs mark the turnaround points for each distance. Costumes are encouraged, with a prize awarded for the best one, and the race welcomes participants up to age 99.