Mount Rushmore Half Marathon

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• America's 250 Freedom Run 5K [blackhillsrunnersclub.org] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sun, Jul 05, 2026 at 7:30 AM

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  America’s 250th Birthday 5K – Rapid City, SD

  Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an unforgettable run through the heart of the City of Presidence! Join us on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in beautiful...

  America’s 250th Birthday 5K – Rapid City, SD

  Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with an unforgettable run through the heart of the City of Presidence! Join us on Sunday, July 5, 2026, in beautiful Rapid City as we wrap up the Fourth of July festivities with the America’s 250th Birthday 5K.

  The race begins at 7:30 a.m. at Memorial Park and will bring runners and walkers together for a patriotic celebration. Whether you are chasing a personal best, running with friends and family, or simply celebrating America’s historic milestone, this event is the perfect way to finish your Independence Day weekend in style.

  ***MUST REGISTER BY MAY 29, 2026 TO BE GUARANTEED A CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL COMMERORATING AMERICA'S 250th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION. ****

  Don’t wait — register early to secure your medal!

  Race Details

  • Date: Sunday, July 5, 2026

  • Start Time: 7:30 a.m.

  • Location: Memorial Park

  • Registration Cost:

  • $35 plus fees (Adult with shirt)

  • $30 plus fees (16 and Under with shirt)

  • Free for 16 and Under with NO shirt

  Packet Pickup

  Packet pickup will be available:

  • Friday, July 3, 2026 at Black Hills Running Company

  • Race morning prior to the event

  Come celebrate America’s 250th Birthday, enjoy the energy of downtown Rapid City, and be part of a memorable conclusion to a once in a lifetime holiday weekend.

  Register now to be guaranteed your commemorative finisher medal!

  23.8 km
  4494 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota, 57701, United States
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• Lean Horse Ultra Marathon [leanhorseultra.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

  Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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  RACE OVERVIEW

  The Lean Horse Ultra Marathon is run in August every year in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It was first run in 2005. It features a 100-mile race, a 50-mile race, a 30-mile race, a...

  RACE OVERVIEW

  The Lean Horse Ultra Marathon is run in August every year in the Black Hills of South Dakota. It was first run in 2005. It features a 100-mile race, a 50-mile race, a 30-mile race, a 20-mile race, and a 30-mile Black Hills CrossFit Edition - Singles, 3, and 6 person relays. The course is held on the George S. Mickelson Trail.

  Course Overview

  Surface: Crushed Limestone

  Course: Mickelson Trail

  Elevation Profile: Extended gentle climbs. This is due to the fact the course is on an old railroad bed.

  Hosting Town: Custer, South Dakota

  Average August daytime temperature: High of 79 degrees. Low of 53 degrees.

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  33rd sanctioned 100-mile race in the United States

  Known as one of the best non technical courses in the United States

  One of the most scenic rails to trails courses in the country

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  Fri, Sep 04, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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  Explore the Rugged Beauty of the Black Hills — 3-Day Gravel Ride with RASDak!

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• Run Crazy Horse [runcrazyhorse.com] [Register at raceroster.com]

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