Newton Hills Trail Race

Newton Hills Trail Race is a Sioux Falls Area Running Club event held at Newton Hills State Park in October, offering 2-mile and 6-mile races. The club has organized a race at this location since 2002, initially as an 8-mile event before transitioning to the current distances. The 2-mile option is suited for those new to trail running, younger participants, and families, while the 6-mile race presents a more challenging option. The 6-mile course incorporates a significant portion of the park’s trail network and features considerable elevation changes, making it more demanding than its distance might imply. Both novice and seasoned trail runners participate, with awards given to the first overall male and female, and the last overall male and female in each distance. Newton Hills also contributes to the SF Run Club points series, alongside Deer Dash, Camden, Big Sioux Rec, and partner races, with age divisions ranging from 29 and under to 60+.