Wednesday, June 1st, 2005  Summer Games Track Meet - Week #1 - Washington HS, Sioux Falls, SD
NOTE: New Location this summer!
Open to ALL ages and anyone can participate
Registration begins at 5 p.m. Field Events begin at 5:45 p.m., Running events on the track begin at 6 p.m. These meets also feature wheelchair events.

Friday Night, June 3rd, 2005 - Buffalo Days 5k and 10k - Luverne, Minn.
5k and 10k runs starting at 7:15 p.m. at the Rock County Community Pool in Luverne, MN. Entry fee is $15 before
June 3rd, $16 after. Registration begins at 6:00pm. email -  info@luvernemn.com  or call  1-888-283-4061 or
1-507-283-4061  for more specific race information. Website is at  http://www.luvernecommunityhospital.org/events/index.php or   http://www.luvernemn.com

Saturday, June 4th, 2005 - Rhubarb Festival 5k and 10k - Leola, SD
Leola is in North Central South Dakota (northwest of Aberdeen) for those wondering.
Sponsored by the Leola 4H club, entry fee is $5, register from 7-7:45am, race at 8.
register at the library in town.
Contact the Leola Development Corporation at 605-439-3536 for info. Race starts at 8:00 am.

Saturday, June 4th, 2005 - Hutchinson County 5k Cancer Run and 1 mile fun run - Parkston, SD
register between 8 and 8:30 am, start race at 8:45 am, one mile fun run at 9:30am, entry fee is only $10 w/ a t-shirt
for all participants, group rates: 4 people for only $30!, 6 and under free, grades 1-12 only $5, entries after May 20th
will be $20, Many awards as well! Register at Avera St. Benedict Hospital or send an app. to Jan Walker, Avera St.
Benedict Hosp., 401 Glynn Drive, Parkston, SD  57366 or send an e-mail here  bartlaber@hotmail.com

Saturday, June 4th, 2005 - Buffalo Ride/Run - 10 mile ride, 4 mile trail run and 2.5 mile road run, Luverne, MN
Note: this race has been CANCELLED for 2005!!
(one, two, or three person teams).  The Buffalo Ride/Run starts at 8:15 a.m.  Pre-Registration fee is $15.00 per
person. Contact: Dave Duffy, 716 North Spring, Luverne, MN 56156.  Phone (507) 283-2098.  dduffy@rconnect.com

Saturday June 4th, 2005 - Run with the Wind - 5K &  10K runs & 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run - Marshall, Minn.
Sixth Annual Fundraiser for the Weiner Memorial Regional Health Foundation
Races start at 8:30 a.m. at Independence Park.  Both 5K & 10K courses are USATF Certified.  For more information contact
either Mary Boulton at (507) 537-9145  300 South Bruce St.Marshall, MN 56258
link to site  HERE   or the Wellness Center at (507) 537-9094

Saturday, June 4th, 2005 - Dam to Dam 20k, 5k - Des Moines, Iowa
All information at the website  http://www.damtodam.com

Sunday, June 5th, 2005 - 4th Annual Mickelson Trail Marathon, Half-Marathon - Deadwood, SD
all info at: http://www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com

Sunday, June 5th, 2005  - Pigman Sprint Triathlon - Palo, Iowa
7:30 am - Swim: .5K Bike: 25K  Run: 5K
John Snitko - P.O. Box 582, Marion, IA 52302
Phone: (319) 373-0741
Email: john@pigmantri.com  Web Site: www.pigmantri.com
USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event.  This is the 12th year of this race.

Sunday, June 5th, 2005 - 3rd Annual Casper Marathon, Half-Mar., and 5k  -   Casper, Wyoming
All Information HERE

Monday, June 6th, 2005 - Sioux Falls Parks and Rec 3000 and 5000 meter road races, Sioux Falls, SD
Race begin at 6:30 p.m. at Spencer Park in Sioux Falls (SW corner of I-229 and South Cliff Ave.)
Races follow bike trail.
No registration fee!!
Awards to top 3 in each event.

Wednesday, June 8th, 2005  Summer Games Track Meet - Week #2 - Washington HS, Sioux Falls, SD
NOTE: New Location this summer!
Open to ALL ages and anyone can participate
Registration begins at 5 p.m. Field Events begin at 5:45 p.m., Running events on the track begin at 6 p.m. These meets also feature wheelchair events.

Saturday, June 11th, 2005 - Pine Ridge Job Corps 5K -  Fort Robinson State Park - Crawford, Nebraska
9:00 am start (MST), register at 8:30am
Ft Robinson State Park, Post Playhouse Theater
Entry: FREE!!! T-shirt & Raffle
Intertribal Pow Wow, Contact Steve Lenzo-308-432-3316
email:   slenzo@fs.fed.us

Saturday, June 11th, 2005 - The Hospital Hill Run - 10K, 5K runs, and 5K and 1 mile walk, Watertown, SD
start time 9 a.m.  Open to everyone; prizes to top 3 finishers of the 10K and 5K.  All runners/walkers entered into a drawing
for prizes.  Entry fee is $7; day of event, $10. Start is at the top of the hill at Praire Lakes Hospital, 400 10th Ave. NW.
Website:   HERE    Race Director Dan Reiffenberger    dansar4@wat.midco.net

Saturday, June 11th, 2005 - The 4th annual Living Waters International distance Triathlon - Lake Poinsett, SD
Living Waters Retreat Center. 3/4 mile swim, 19-mile bike, 4 mile run. Contact Jodi Hemiller @ the Watertown Rec. Center
605-882-6250   Accommodations at the retreat center contact Thom Bowsher 605-983-3343
Cost is $35 per person, $45 per team, must be received by June 10th.
Race begins at 8:00am sharp.

Saturday, June 11th, 2005 - "Go Run - Go Play - Go Celebrate" - Sibley, Iowa
Distance: Relay Format: (2) 10 mile bike riders & (2) 3 mile runners (4 person teams)
Time: 8:30 a.m. race start.   a Benefit for Hope Haven
Location: Sibley Iowa (60-65 miles east of Sioux Falls on Iowa Hwy 9)
Contact: Steve Lavoie 712-754-2635 or 712-461-0686   SLavoie@hopehaven.org
Registration Fees: (tax deductible) $120.00 by 6/1/05 per team Divisions: Men's: Women's; Co-Ed; High School
register online at   www.hopehaven.org

Saturday, June 11th, 2005 - 3rd Annual Aberdeen Family Y Bull Run Half-Marathon, 5k, 10k - Aberdeen, SD
Half-Marathon starts at 7:30 a.m., 5k and 10k at 8:30 a.m.
Entry $20 until June 8, $25 after
Entry fee includes a 2005 BULL RUN t-shirt for adult and youth participants ages 3 and up.
Age categories: 13-19 years, 20-29 years, 30-39 years, 40-49 years, 50-59 years, 60-69 years, 70 years and up
Information:
    Aberdeen Family YMCA
    420 S Lincoln Street
    Aberdeen, SD  57401
All events start and finish at the Y.  Register online  HERE
More info: call Jeannie Nold 605-225-4910 ext. 20 or   www.aberdeenymca.org   or  jeannie@nrctv.com

Saturday, June 11th, 2005 - Runaway Bride 5k and 1 mile run/walk - Fergus Falls, MN
SummerFest Parade, Fergus Falls, MN
time schedule:  5:45pm -women. 5:50pm -men, 5:52pm -walkers, 6:00pm -parade
Singles Welcome.  Super early discounted registration fee!!!
Online registration available at   http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1204049
Organized by Pickle Events    www.pickleevents.com
Webpage under construction at   www.runawaybride5k.com
Race Director: Susan Peterson at    runawaybride5k@yahoo.com
phone 218-736-2554   Motel 7

Saturday, June 11th, 2005 - Marathon to Marathon - Storm Lake, Iowa to Marathon, Iowa
Marathon, Marathon Relay, and 5k. Marathon and relays start at 6 a.m. at Storm Lake High School and end at the Marathon community center in Marathon, Iowa. 5k begins and ends at the Marathon Community Center in Marathon, Iowa. For more information, contact Lois Lind, P.O. Box 262, Marathon, Iowa 50565 or call 712-289-2246
website http://www.Marathon2Marathon.com/

Saturday, June 11th, 2005  -  2nd annual Surf's Up 5 mile race  -  Worthington, MN
starts at 8:00 a.m., 8:05 a.m. for the open class, registration starts at 6:30 a.m.
seperate Master's start at 8:00 a.m., starts at Chautauqua park in Worthington
$2000 in prize $$ for Master's runners. (age 40 and over). Cash awards in open class as well.
For more information, call the Worthington American Legion Post #5  507-376-4553
Entry Fee is $20

Sunday, June 12th, 2005 - 3rd Annual Swan Lake Marathon, 5.3 mile, and 2 mile walk - Viborg, SD
yes, there is a marathon in Viborg, SD. All races begin at the entrance to Swan Lake Christian Camp, which is
3 miles north and 1.25 miles west of Viborg, SD, Marathon starts at 7:00am, while the 5.3 miler and 2 mile walk
begin at 8:30am, plenty of aid stations, for more information on these races contact Renee Neufeld at:
eener_n@yahoo.com   entry fees, $30 for the marathon, $10 for the 5.3 miler and 2 mile walk.

Monday, June 13th, 2005 - Sioux Falls Parks and Rec 3000 and 5000 meter road races, Sioux Falls, SD
Race begin at 6:30 p.m. at Spencer Park in Sioux Falls (SW corner of I-229 and South Cliff Ave.)
Races follow bike trail.
No registration fee!!
Awards to top 3 in each event.

Wednesday, June 15th, 2005  Summer Games Track Meet - Week #3 - Washington HS, Sioux Falls, SD
NOTE: New Location this summer!
Open to ALL ages and anyone can participate
Registration begins at 5 p.m. Field Events begin at 5:45 p.m., Running events on the track begin at 6 p.m. These meets also feature wheelchair events.

Friday night, June 17th, 2005 - Longest Day 10k - Brookings, SD
Start:  3M Plant in Brookings, SD
Time:  6:45 pm Start
Cost:  $15 with shirt (preregister by June 11)
Register:  www.midwestevents.com    or on race day ($5, no shirt) from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.
Course: Out and back on Brookings bike path from 3M Plant. Post race meal included in fee.
Contact is    Shari_Landmark@sdstate.edu

Saturday, June 18th, 2005 - Heritage Days 5k, 10k races, 2 mile fun run - Rock Rapids, Iowa
Start time is 8:00 a.m. for both races
Entry fee: $12 by June 10, 2003; $15 after
Race-day registration begins at 6:45 AM; For early registration contact: Emilly Drenth, race director at 605-366-6251
or email  heritagedaysrace@hotmail.com or mail entry forms to 2041 Grant Ave., Rock Rapids, IA 51246.
Awards: T-shirt to all participants. Wind breaker given to overall Male & Female winners of each race.
Great race turnout in 2004--around 170 participants!  DOOR PRIZES!! See the website for printable brochures
and driving directions...see the website     HERE

Saturday, June 18th, 2005 - 13th annual Lewis and Clark 10k,  5k, and 1 mile fun run - Chamberlain, SD
(Note new date for this year's race!)
Registration forms will be available through Steve Wahl or the Chamber.  Registration will start at 7:30 AM.
the 10k and 5k will start at 9:00 AM, and the kids race around 10:15 AM.
We always have lots of door prizes and give awards to top three overall male and female in each distance and
age group winners (top 3).  The races are all out and back courses along (and over) the Missouri River.
The races will all begin in Barger Park, just off Main Street in Chamberlain.
Contact Phone number is Steve Wahl at 605-234-0362 or e-mail him HERE
Or visit the website  HERE

Saturday, June 18th, 2005 - Old Settlers Day 5k - Highmore, SD
Starts at 8:00 a.m. at the park on the south side of town.
Cost is only $7 and you do receive a t-shirt too!
More info at: 605-852-2927

Saturday, June 18th, 2005 - Donna Reed Fun Run 2 miles and 5 mile races - Denison, Iowa
registration beginning at 6:30AM at the Denison Aquatic Center.
The race will start at 8:00AM. Walkers and Runners welcome.
5 mile run/2 mile run/2 mile walk, awards to top three age finishers in each male/female age bracket
write to Keith at   kahrunner@aol.com   for more info.

Thursday, June 16th, to Sunday, June 19th, 2005  Bighorn Trail Runs - Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming (near Sheridan)
All information HERE

Saturday, June 18th, 2005 Grandma's Marathon, Duluth, Minnesota
All information is HERE, race is probably full by now.

Saturday, June 17th-18th, 2005 - Raid the Ridge Adventure race - Castana, Iowa
Length: 12-16 hours
Disciplines:  Trekking, Navigating, Mtn. Biking, Paddling, Fixed Ropes, and several Mystery Events
Website:  www.iowaactive.com
Email:  racedirector@iowaactive.com

Sunday, June 19th, 2005 - 32nd annual Mountain Lake Pow Wow 4 mile road race, Mountain Lake, MN
1/2 mile, 1 mile, 4 mile races starting and ending at Mt. Lake HS, 4 mile begins at 4:30 p.m., one mile at 4:15 p.m.
registration begins at 2:30 p.m. at Mountain Lake HS
Entry fee: $8 by 6/16, $10 after. More info at: 507-427-2918 or send an e-mail to  ole87@iglide.net   (Mike Nelson)

Monday, June 20th, 2005 - Sioux Falls Parks and Rec 3000 and 5000 meter road races, Sioux Falls, SD
Race begin at 6:30 p.m. at Spencer Park in Sioux Falls (SW corner of I-229 and South Cliff Ave.)
Races follow bike trail.
No registration fee!!
Awards to top 3 in each event.

Wednesday, June 22nd, 2005  Summer Games Track Meet - Week #4 - Washington HS, Sioux Falls, SD
NOTE: New Location this summer!
Open to ALL ages and anyone can participate
Registration begins at 5 p.m. Field Events begin at 5:45 p.m., Running events on the track begin at 6 p.m. These meets also feature wheelchair events.

Saturday, June 25th, 2005 - Jesse James Days 5k and one mile walk - Garretson, SD
Register at 7:30am at the school parking lot, race begins at 8:00am
calendar for this event HERE

Saturday, June 25th, 2005 - 5th annual MRR Pump and Run - Dakota Dunes, SD
Starts at Prairie Park in Dakota Dunes, SD at 7:00pm, participants will combine a bench press and a running 5k for this
event. Bench Press takes place at Peak Performance in Sioux City, IA, no lifting at Dakota Dunes prior to run. However,
you can do the 5k only w/o the lift if you want to. Register starts at 5:30pm on June 25th, entry fee, $13 for MRR runners
$15 for all others, $20 after June 13.
More information here:   Chad Brady at 712-239-9006  or at    bradycm@cableone.net

Saturday, June 25th, 2005 - The EUREKA GOLD CLASSIC TRIATHLON - Eureka, SD
Events begin at 8:30 a.m. (CST)  Starts at Lake Eureka Beach Area.  Long
course for individuals and teams: lake swim 1/2 mile, bike on blacktop
road surface 24 miles, and run asphalt 6 miles.  Short course for
individuals and teams:  swim 1/4 mile, bike 12 miles, and run 3 miles.
Shower and restroom facilities.  Pre-registration fee $20 individual;
$45 for team.  Registration on the 30th is $25 individual; $54 for team
Contact Dave Roggenkamp, P.O. Box 501, Eureka, SD, 57437. Call
605-284-2683 (work), or 605-284-2055 (home). Or, roggy@valleytel.net

Saturday June 25th, 2005 - Lewis and Clark Challenge- One mile, 5k, 10k off-road trail running at beautiful Lewis and Clark lake, Yankton, SD
1. Smutty Bear Stroll is a trail stroll approximently one mile long and is intended for younger children and adults that enjoy a casual walk or jog in the woods. The views are second to none. (1 mile)
2. Break a Nail Run (3 miles) is for those who enjoy a little challenge and aren't afraid to "Break a Nail" will running on beautiful trails through the woods. The views of Lewis and Clark lake are like no other around.
3. Bust Your Balls Run (6 miles) is for those who won't back away from a challenge regardless of the consequences. This course starts with the "Break a Nail" run but continues on through more hills, valleys and great views of Lewis & Clark Lake along great wooded trails.
Starts at 9:00 a.m.
Register and read more HERE

Sunday, June 26th, 2005 - Liberty Trot Run 4 Mile Walk & Run - Lead, SD
Register: 7:00 am (MST) $15.00 at the YMCA
Race: Walk-8:00, Run-9:00
Sugar Loaf Trail Head to Pluma-runners are bussed back
Contact: Stu Hofer (605) 584-1113

Monday, June 27th, 2005 - Sioux Falls Parks and Rec 3000 and 5000 meter road races, Sioux Falls, SD
Race begin at 6:30 p.m. at Spencer Park in Sioux Falls (SW corner of I-229 and South Cliff Ave.)
Races follow bike trail.
No registration fee!!
Awards to top 3 in each event.

Wednesday, June 29th, 2005  Summer Games Track Meet - Week #5 (Rain Out Make Up Date) - Washington HS, Sioux Falls, SD
NOTE: New Location this summer!
Open to ALL ages and anyone can participate
Registration begins at 5 p.m. Field Events begin at 5:45 p.m., Running events on the track begin at 6 p.m. These meets also feature wheelchair events.