Hub City Triathlon

Brown County Fair Foundation 5K

Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026

Start Time: 8:30 a.m.

Race-Day Registration Opens: 8:00 a.m.

Start/Finish Location: Brown County Fair Office, Aberdeen, SD

Kick off Brown County Fair week with a fun, family-friendly 5K hosted by the Brown County Fair Foundation! This community-focused event is designed to bring people together, support the Fair, and get everyone moving before the festivities officially begin.

Held the Saturday prior to the Fair—when campers are already on site for the weekend—this 5K is the perfect way to start Fair week on a positive and energetic note. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Brown County Fair and help enhance the experience for fairgoers.

Walkers, bikers, and runners of all ages and abilities are welcome. This is a participation-based event focused on fun and community rather than competition. There will be:

No timing or official results

No race bibs

No competitive pressure

Just a relaxed and enjoyable 5K in support of the Brown County Fair.

Course & Safety Information

The course will start and finish at the Brown County Fair Office. A water station will be available along the route, and limited volunteers will be positioned at key locations. The course crosses 24th Avenue twice; while traffic is expected to be light, participants should remain alert and use caution at all times.

Registration Information

$25 if registered prior to July 24, 2026

$30 after July 24, 2026

Same-day registration available beginning at 8:00 a.m. on race day for $30

Each registered participant will receive a complimentary Brown County Fair Foundation 5K t-shirt.

Whether you walk, bike, or run, join us for a great morning of movement, community, and fun as we come together to support the Brown County Fair and kick off an exciting week at the Fairgrounds.

“ALL abilities, ALL athletes, ALL achieving greatness.”

“Your Race, Your Pace” is an event for the community to come together, and for each individual to succeed. It’s for ALL abilities, ALL athletes, to ALL achieve their goals. This is a unique race with multiple route options empowering and celebrating each participant from the avid to adaptive runner and everyone in between. Whether athletes walk, run, jog, or wheel to the finish line, they will be given a medal; they are champions for finishing their race at their pace. The route consists of a 1.5 mile loop and 3 mile loop (approximate distances). Participants can choose to complete one or both loops as many times as they wish and what pace they choose to reach their goals. This race is seeking sponsorship and participation from the entire community!

Location: Wylie Park - Under the Flag

Packet pick up: Wylie Park Birdhouse Friday 6-8 PM or Saturday morning under the flag 8-9 AM

Start time: 9:30 AM; Routes close at 11:30 AM

Post Race Refreshments: Celebrate following the race with refreshments and celebration!

Contact Numbers: 605-380-7584 or 605-380-6762

Please no bikes or pets on the race route

This race is hosted by the Aberdeen Area Running Club in conjunction with other community organizations. Check out how to get involved in our club at https://aberdeenarearunningclub.com/