7 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Aberdeen, South Dakota

28 days. 28 miles. Everyone gets a prize.

Official rules.

1. Sign up for the challenge here on runsignup.

2. Go for a run, hike, or walk - inside/outside.

3. Log your miles on the Strava App in the AARC Beat the Chill Challenge and 5K Club - search for the club in the app or registrants can be added after signing up.

4. Participate in the AARC Beat the Chill Challenge 5K on February 28th at 10:10AM (Dome opens at 10). You will receive your prize at the race or pick up at Shoe Science. (Contact us if you need it mailed).

5. Complete all 28 miles and you'll be entered to win AARC gear and other prizes!

***You do not have to participate in AARC Beat the Chill Challenge 5K to participate in the challenge or earn prizes. But you might get more prizes if you come. And you'll get to see running friends :)

Support Northern State University Athletics through participating in the 4th Annual Dirty Jerde 5k! Proceeds will go directly toward athletic scholarships for Northern State TF/CC Athletes sponsored South Dakota National Guard. Our goal is to improve the student-athlete experience, and build a stronger connection between alumni, family, friends, and supporters of Northern State University Athletics.

How to Participate:

You have two options! Show up on Race Day on March 7th 9:00 AM sharp or complete the Dirty Jerde on your own! (Don't worry we believe you!)

Either way, we hope you can make it and support our team!

The Beer Mile is an event consisting of drinking a beer, running a 1/4 mile, and repeating that process 3 more times for a total of 4 beers and 1 mile of running.

You must be 21 to participate. You must bring ID to the event.

There will be three options to participate:

Single - 1 person drinks all the beer and runs all the laps

Double - Find yourself a drinking buddy (and running buddy) 2 people split the running and beer drinking. Each person must drink 2 beers and run 2 laps (1/2 mile total per person)

Quad - This could be a good team-building exercise for your company, or softball team, or just you and three friends. 4 person team split the running and beer drinking. Each person must drink 1 beer and run 1/4 mile

Suggested Training Plan : Get off the sofa, grab a beer, take the long way back to the sofa. Increase the distance to the fridge by one room every three days. Trying walking through the dining room, laundry room, and office. As you advance try going outside, and walk around your entire property....

To learn more about beer miles check out this link to the 2020 Beer Mile new world record

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7DjfrowQzE

or check out this link to regular people having fun doing the beer mile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQddhJD-cdk

Start Time:

8:00am - Sprint and Teams

8:30am - Super Sprint (Novice)

Check in will be 5-7pm Friday or 6:30-7:30am Saturday morning at Dahme lake.

Transition area will be open at 6:30am on Saturday morning.

Course description:

Sprint Distance: 500 meter swim, 12 mile bike, and 5k run

Super Sprint (Novice) Distance: 150 meter swim, 3 mile bike, and 1 mile run

Swim: Lake swim in Dahme Lake

Bike: Flat, out and back along highway 281, then 135th St, and highway 10

Run: Flat, out and back along highway 281 and 135th St

See course maps here: Swim Course Bike Course Run Course

See course videos here: Swim Course Bike Course Run Course

Prizes awarded for the following divisions and age groups:

Sprint:

Men's Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Men's Age Groups <24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+

Women's Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd

Women's Age Groups <24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65+

Novice:

Men's Overall 1st

Women's Overall 1st

Sprint Team:

Team Overall 1st, 2nd, 3rd