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5K races near Sioux Falls

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Upcoming 5K races near Sioux Falls

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Inwood Firecracker 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Inwood · 36 km away

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Hull Ambulance 5K

Hull · 63 km away

AUG 3

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Heatwave Half Marathon - Sioux Falls

Sioux Falls · 2 km away

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Sioux Falls · 1 km away

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Summer Sizzler- Sioux Falls

Tea · 14 km away

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Recurring 5K races near Sioux Falls

Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly

Spooky Sprint- Sioux Falls

Spooky Sprint Sioux Falls is a nighttime Halloween-themed race at Camp Leif Ericson, centered on a dark-woods scare route rather than a standard road run. Participants can select a 5K, while walkers have a 1-mile option for a less intense version of the same eerie setup. The event welcomes all ages, though children must be accompanied by an adult, and all attendees should anticipate being scared. The 5K takes runners through the woods with creatures from Terror 29 pursuing them along the route. The 1-mile walk offers a spooky stroll for those seeking scares without intense exertion. Costumes are permitted, screaming is encouraged, and flashlights are optional, though the event humorously notes they offer little defense against monsters. The atmosphere leans more toward a haunted attraction than a typical fun run, captured by its tagline: “Run Fast. Don't Look Back.”

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.

Turkey Trails - Sioux Falls

Turkey Trails - Sioux Falls is a backyard ultra where all participants begin together at the start of each hour. Each lap covers 4.166667 miles, and runners have one hour to complete it before the next start. If you are in the starting corral when the next loop commences, you are tied for first place; the race continues until only one runner remains. The event takes place on a farmstead in Turkey Ridge Valley, near Marion and Freeman in eastern South Dakota. The course follows maintained and rough gravel and dirt roads, along with pastureland, featuring minimal elevation changes. The same loop is used during daylight and after dark. This event is noted as South Dakota’s first Backyard event, attracting runners seeking a straightforward yet demanding challenge: complete the loop, recover quickly, and repeat.

Candy Cane Course- Sioux Falls

The Candy Cane Course in Sioux Falls is a Christmas-themed running event held annually in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, offering races for adults and children. Available distances range from a 50-meter Kids Dash to a 1-mile run, a 5k, a 10k, and a 15k, allowing families to select a distance from a short children's sprint to a longer road race. Participants receive chip timing, live results, awards, complimentary race photos, a designer shirt, and a custom medal. The finish area provides treats, aligning with the holiday theme and contributing to a family outing atmosphere rather than a standard timed run.

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About 5K races in Sioux Falls

River Miles And Prairie Gravel

Sioux Falls hosts 10 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.

Locals do a lot of base miles on the Sioux Falls Recreation Trail, which gives the city over 44 total miles of paved trail. The main loop runs 13 miles and connects 11 main park access points. and makes a 5-mile loop. Sioux Falls Area Running Club keeps the scene connected, and Good Earth State Park hosts a Thursday night run at 6:00pm. Tuthill Park has Falls Area Single Track, and Newton Hills State Park is not for the faint of heart. Sioux Falls Skedaddle, 605 Trail Fest, and Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k give the calendar its anchor races.

Cyclists keep the easy Z2 spinning on the Sioux Falls Bike Trail Loop and the Big Sioux River Greenway. Falls Park Loop and Tuthill Park Trail make better bigger-effort days, while Cliff Avenue Route and Spencer Park Trail stay popular for local rides. The short climbs run about 1 km with 181 m of elevation. The longer climbs run about 8 km with 166 m of elevation. The climbs sit at Great Bear Ski Valley, Newton Hills State Park, and the rolling hills and forest south of town.

Falls Park and the Downtown River Greenway stay open until midnight. Locals log miles along the river, stack intervals on familiar pavement, and use gravel roads when the city feels too small. Winter changes both sports fast, and the dredges of winter running in Sioux Falls get real old, real fast. The route covers 2 km and 235 m of elevation.