This annual event is perfect for both the casual athlete and the seasoned racer with a beautiful, flat and fast course that will allow you to really see how fast you can go.
Saturday, July 25, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Sprint Distance 500 m Swim, 20k (12.2 mi.) Bike, 5k Run
Kids Splash 'n Dash - New this year for youth ages 5-16 (age as of 12/31/2026, life vests permitted). Registration cost is $20
Ages 5-10 years - swim 100 meters and run one mile
Ages 11-16 - swim 200 meters and run 1 mile
Kids Fun Run around Ravine Lake (FREE)
Team Tri-Businesses are encouraged to form a team and compete in the sprint distance for a travelling Corporate Crank trophy, team members must be employees or employee family members.
Helmets are required and swim caps are also required.
FREE KIDS' FUN RUN - The fun run is free and open to kids ages 12 and under and will start after the races. No preregistration is necessary just a parental waiver for the fun run and all participants will receive a treat courtesy of Putters & Scoops.
Online Sprint Triathlon registration price goes up at noon 7/24 to $85 for individuals and $125 for teams (Splash and Dash pricing is $20). If you cannot pick up your packet Friday night, pick up is available between 6:30-7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 25. All racers must get body markings Saturday a.m.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Packet pickup is Friday 5-7 p.m. and Saturday 6:30-7:30 a.m. at the shelter behind Putters 'n Scoops. All racers will also need to get race markings Saturday morning before 7:30 a.m.
Transition opens at 6:30 a.m. Saturday and will close at 7:45 a.m. for the pre-race meeting.
7:45 a.m. - Pre-race meeting
8:00 a.m. –Triathlon Swim starts
9:00 a.m. - Splash and Dash swim starts, 5-10 year olds first, followed by 11-16 years.
9:30 a.m. (approximate) – Kids’ Fun Run (see volunteers under shelter for waiver forms)
10:00 am - Awards – under picnic shelter
**T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed for registrants after July 14 due to ordering deadlines.
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/