5 running, cycling, mountain biking, and other events in Mitchell, South Dakota

Please join us for the Mitchell Heart & Sole 5K run/walk! The 2026 theme is Retro Run! We encourage runners to dress up in their best 70’s or early 80s workout gear, maybe channel your Richard Simmons or best jazzercise outfit!

Proceeds from the race will go toward financial assistance for patients in the Mitchell and the surrounding communities who are currently undergoing cancer treatment. All our funds stay local!

The run/walk will take place on May 2nd, 2026. Race day registration will begin at 7:30 am at the entrance of the DWU/Avera Sports & Wellness Complex on Norway St. Official race time starts at 8:00 am. The run will start and end on Norway street across from the DWU/Avera Sports & Wellness Complex (near the DWU/LB Williams campus entrance).

The first 25 participants to register will receive a free Heart & Sole swag bag!

Race route: The route will begin on the DWU/Avera Sports & Wellness Complex campus at 500 W Norway. Route will begin at the start line on the sidewalk and head east on Norway street, turn north on Duff street, east on Hurst avenue, south on Rowley street, east on Cabelas drive, west on Spruce street, North on Rowley street, and back west on Norway avenue.

Join us on June 7th 2025 for a Sprint Triathlon in the beautiful city of Mitchell, South Dakota!

Register on line early and save money! Register by May 1st to guarantee t-shirt size.

Enjoy the scenic routes as you complete a 500m wave swim at the Mitchell Aquatic Center, bike 14 miles around the east side of Mitchell, and run a 5k around the scenic areas around Hitchcock Park.

Packet Pick-up will be held at Anytime Fitness in Mitchell on Friday, June 5th, 2025 at 5-6:30pm (the day before the event). Please make every effort to arrive at packet pick-up the night prior to race day. There will be very limited opportunity for packet pick-up at the transition area race day (6:45 am-7:15 am). The MAC Triathlon will start and finish at the Mitchell Aquatic Center: 1201 East Hanson Street, Mitchell, SD. Transition area is open race day from 6:45 am-7:45 am. After the transition area closes, you will not be allowed re-entry.

Please follow these simple event regulations or be subject to disqualification:

• Swim cap -mandatory please provide your own, we will have some for sale at the event.

• Timing chip -firmly strapped to ankle during entire event.

• For safety purposes all participants must wear a helmet during the bike route. Head phones with musical devices shall not be worn at any time during the triathlon.

• Participants must have their race number visible at all times to race officials. Bib numbers must be facing forward when crossing the finish line. Helmet number must be on the front of your helmet and bike numbers on the cross bar or under the seat with the number facing sideways.

Please Note: There are NO refunds nor Entry Transfers to another runner for this event for any reason including weather related issues.

5th Annual Palace City Mountain Bike Classic

Lake Mitchell Trails

Mitchell, SD

The 4th Annual Palace City Mountain Bike is excited to present to you our 2026 race on June 20, 2026 in Mitchell, SD!

Whether a new or advanced rider or you are looking for something for the entire family to participate in the Palace City Mountain Bike Classic has something for everyone!

Hosted on the Palace City Pedalers 18 plus miles of Lake Mitchell Single Track the Palace City Mountain Bike Classic is a must attend race in Eastern, South Dakota.

Any off-road bike type is welcome: MTB, fat tire, CX, gravel, etc. Class 1 E-bike races- no throttles! E-bikes will be checked before race begins. Helmets are mandatory.

Race Information

• Rider Social & Packet Pickup - June 19, 2026 6:30 pm Palace City Brewing

• Number and Packet Pickup will be available Saturday morning at Camp Arroya beginning at 7 am for those unable to make Friday Night

• 8:30 Youth 10 & Under Race Kicks Off

• 8:45 am - Race meeting

• 9:00 am - Races begin- wave start- Class 1 E-Bikes will leave in the first wave

• Lake Mitchell North Trail Loop

Award presentation immediately following last finishers. Cash Prizes awarded in all classes: 15 or less riders in class= Cash 3 Deep, Over 15 riders in class=Cash 5 Deep, If 3 or less riders in a class, prize will be awarded. No cash prizes will be awarded for Youth classes. Youth classes will be awarded prizes for Top 3 places 15 riders or less and Top 5 15 riders or more.

Registration includes Swag Bag, Registration, and Rider Social Friday Night

Camping Available at Lake Mitchell Campground!

Register by June 5 to guarantee T-shirt Size!

Course route and laps subject to change based on race day conditions. Pre-race riding is allowed and encouraged