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Wednesday, July 4th

26th Annual Lennox LIONS FIRECRACKER 10K, 2 Miles, and 1 Mile Runs - Lennox, SD

The race starts at 8:00 AM.  Registration will begin a little before 700 AM, and will be $10.00. Registration is on day of race only.

There will be a 10k, 2 mile, and 1 mile fun run. Everything will begin at the Lennox Track complex, at the intersection of highways
17and 44.  Contact Larry Adler @ P.O. Box 659 Lennox, S. D. 57039.  Phone: 605/ 647-5352.

The Lennox Road Race is being sponsored by the Lennox Athletic Booster Club. T-shirts to the first 250 entrants. Another contact number is 605-647-2852

Wednesday, July 4th

Fifth Annual RACE FOR SUMMER REC 5K RUN/WALK & 1 MILE RUN/WALK - Bridgewater, SD

Entry fee:  $10.  Contact # is 605-729-2473 or 605-729-2336.

Wednesday, July 4th

The Annual JULY 4TH Races - Menno, SD

This road race is sponsored by the Menno Athletic Club as a fund raiser and a community event.

There will be a 10K, 5K, 2 mile run, and a kids 1 mile run.  Cost of entry fee is $8.00 before July 1, and $10.00 after July 1.  Each paying runner has a chance to win in ONE race and will receive a specially designed t-shirt.  Runner can enter more races but can only win in one.  The kids 1-mile has age divisions and 1st place medal and ribbons for other places.

10K & 5K runners will be transported to the starting point south of Menno on 431st St.  The 10K has a hill at the start then is flat the
rest of the way to town.  The 5K is flat paved road.  The finish line is at the Menno State Bank.  The 2-mile is around the streets of
Menno.  Registration is at 8 am with 10K, 5K, 2 mile and then 1 mile.

You may pre-register by sending a check, name, address, phone #, age, t-shirt size and race entering to: Menno Athletic Club, PO
Box 208, Menno, SD 57045.  You may also e-mail wjschoen@gwtc.net for other info.  Phone:  605-387-5772.

Wednesday, July 4th

Firecracker 5k Run - Centerville, SD

Race begins at 8:30 a.m. at First Midwest Bank in downtown Centerville, SD

Wednesday, July 4th

Black Hills Round-Up 10k Run - Belle Fourche, SD

Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. (MST)  7:00 a.m. (CDT), race starts at 7:00 a.m. (MST) at Herman Park in Belle Fourche, SD
For more information, call Ron at 605-892-2033 or visit the website at www.bellefourche.org

Wednesday, July 4th

16th Annual Hot Springs Main St. Mile and Firecracker 10k - Hot Springs, SD

One Mile race begins at 8:15 a.m. (MST)
10k race begins at 7:00 a.m. (MST)
Contact: Leon Melstad at 605-745-6137
The fastest 10k course in the Black Hills!!

Wednesday, July 4th

18th Annual Spirit Lake Road Race - DeSmet, SD

4 mile, 2 mile, and 800 meter events. For more information contact Dick Poppen at 605-854-9286

Wednesday, July 4th

Carr Chiropractic Clinics PC 5k run/walk - Miller, SD

Registration at 7:30 a.m., race at 8:00 a.m. This is a FREE race, no cost to enter!
For more information, call Jeff Smith at 605-853-2230
E-Mail: cccpc@basec.net

Saturday, July 7, 2001

17th Annual Mini-Triathlon - Watertown, SD

Individuals or teams can compete in th 1/4 mile swim, 14 mile bike, and 5K run.  Enjoy competing against 70 or more
participants.  This race will begin at 8:00 am at Stokes-Thomas Park, Lake Kampeska.  For more information, call (605)
882-6250.  Fee:  $20.00 per person, $50.00 per team.  $5.00 late fee will be added the day of the race.

Saturday, July 7, 2001

9th Annual Wall to Wall 5k run/Walk - Wall, SD

Race starts at 7:30 a.m. (MST) on Main St. in Wall, SD
Contact is Samra Trask at 605-993-3421

Sunday, July 8, 2001

31st Annual Mystic Mountain Run - 13 miles north of Hill City, SD

This 8 mile run traverses thru the Black Hills and is a favorite of many from SD.
Race begins at 9:00 a.m. (MST)
Contact info:  605-348-7866

Saturday, July 14th

Circle the City 5k and 10k - Larchwood, Iowa

Registration is 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. with races beginning at 8:00 a.m. at City Hall. T-shirts for participants.  $10 registration fee.
Medals for both races and all age divisions. Questions call Kelly @ (712) 477-2436 or (605) 335-8809.

Saturday, July 14th

Heart of the Hills - Hill City, SD

A 10.4 mile race in the Black Hills of SD.
5:30 pm registration, race starts at 6:30 pm (MST).
Race Starts at the Hill City Park
For more information call 605-348-7866

Saturday, July 14th

Canistota Sports Day 5K and 2-mile run/walk - Canistota, SD

Starts at 8:00 a.m.  No entry fee.  For info call 605-296-3981 or 296-3162

Saturday, July 14th

2nd Annual Sioux Falls River Run - Sioux Falls, SD

Sponsored by AllSportRunning.com .  Register on-line with them.   Both 15k and 5K runs that wind through the bike trails throughout the city of Sioux Falls.   T-Shirts to all runners.   7:30 a.m. start for the 15k;  5K starts at  8:30 a.m.  Early entry fees are $28 until 7/6; $30 afterwards - up to race day.

Saturday, July 14th

Rivercade Twilight 5K and 5K Pump and Run, Sioux City, IA

Event is at 8:00 p.m.  In the pump and run men get 1 minute off time for each time they bench press 100% of their weight and
women get 1 minute off their time for each time they can bench press 60% of their weight.

Contact is Ray Farrens 712-276-601.  The mailing address:  P.O. Box 1582, Sioux City, IA  51106.  See the web site  www.missouririverrunners.com .

Sunday, July 15th

Corn Carnival Triathlon - Gladbrook, Iowa
July 15, 2001  9:00 am - S: .5k  B: 14M  R: 5K
c/o Todd Eipperle - 2148 BB Avenue, Gladbrook, IA 50635
Phone: (515) 473-3019  Email: Lakeside@marshallnet.com
Web Site:   http://www.cornmantri.com/
USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event.
This is the 5th year of the race.

Saturday, July 21st

9th Annual Lewis and Clark Days 5k and 10k Road Races - Chamberlain, SD

Races begin at 8:30 a.m. at Barger Park at the North end of River Street (2 blocks west of Main St.) in Downtown Chamberlain, SD. Very scenic out and back course along the Missouri River. Winners of each race receive a one night stay at Cedar Shore Resort, plus anyone setting course records wins a $50 cash bonus. Race registration is ONLY $8 and $10 race day. For more information, please contact: Cindy or Rebecca at 605-734-4416 (chamber@chamberlainsd.org), or Joel Bich at 605-473-5313.

Saturday, July 21st

Quad City Times Bix 7 road race, Davenport, Iowa

Visit www.Bix7.com for details

Saturday, July 21st

Pepsi 5K - 10K Run - Watertown, SD

Race begins at 8:00 am at Stokes-Thomas Park, Lake Kampeska.  Cost is $15.00, $20.00 day of the race.  All participants will
receive awards, long-sleeve t-shirt, and refreshments.  For more information, call Jodi or Dave (605) 882-6250.

Saturday, July 21st

Brandon Road Race 5k - Brandon, SD

Race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Brandon Valley HS.
Many awards and refreshments after the race. Long-Sleeve t-shirts to all who register.
Contact Larry Beesley at 605-582-3907 for more information

Saturday, July 21st

The Human Race 5k, 2 mile walk - Sioux Falls, SD

2 mile at 9:30 a.m., 5k run at 9:45 a.m., both begin at Yankton Trail park in Sioux Falls, SD. For more information, send an e-mail to: humanrace@helplinecenter.org

Saturday, July 21st

University of Okoboji Marathon, Half-Marathon, Triathlon, and 10k races in Okoboji, Iowa

Marathon begins at 6:00 a.m., Triathlon at 7:00 a.m., Half-Marathon at 8:00 a.m., and 10k at 9:00 a.m.
Contact number for more information is 712-338-2424, or visit the Okoboji website for all information

Saturday, July 28th

The Annual TOUR THE CITY Road Races - Madison, SD

Run a 10K or optional 5K, and Eagan Avenue Mile.  The 10K starts at 8:00 a.m. and the 5K at 8:15.  The 1 Mile is run shortly
after the finish of the 10K.  First two races start at the Depot on Eagan Ave.  Course is paved, fairly flat and well protected.

Register by mail until July 27th for $12; afterwards $17.00. Must have registration form.  Contact the Madison Chamber
of Commerce at 256-2454 or Scott Jamison at 256-4044 nights.

Saturday, July 28th

The 7th Annual Minkota Challenge 5k run - Sioux Falls, SD

Starts at 8:00 a.m. (registration from 7:00 to 7:45 a.m.) starting at Elmwood Park, 3 1/2 blocks west of the arena in Sioux Falls.  This is a fundraiser with proceeds going to help fight world hunger.  There  will be a 5K run and walk and following will be a 1/2 mile children's race.  The cost is $15 before July 23rd and $20 on race day.  The registration includes a T-shirt.  The contact person is Suzy Koerner at 605-925-7381 or tkoerner@gwtc.net

Saturday, July 28th

Aebleskiver Days 5k run/walk - Tyler, Minn

Race begins at 8:30 a.m. in Tyler, Minn.
For more information, send e-mail to: committee@aebleskiverdays.com
or visit the website at: http://www.aebleskiverdays.com/

Saturday, July 28th

Winnebago Pow Wow 5k and 10k Road Races - Winnebago, NE

Races begin at 9:00 a.m.
$15 to enter
Directions: (from the North) take highway 77/75 south to Winnebago. At the south edge of Winnebago, turn left onto highway 75. Follow pow wow signs to grounds.

Saturday, July 28th

Mount Rushmore Trail Runs -  Keystone, SD

Distances are 100 miles,  50k,  50 miles, or 14.6 miles
phone contact is: 605-343-2127
Location of races: Legion Lake in the Black Hills.
e-mail is: larry.simonson@sdsmt.edu

Saturday, July 28th

Lake Pahoja  MINI TRIATHLON - Pahoja, IA

Located 4 miles south and 2 miles west of Larchwood, IA, and only 30
miles SE of Sioux Falls.  Mini-Triathlon starts at 8:00 a.m.  Includes a
1/2 mile lake swim, 17 mile bike ride, and 3.5 mile cross-country run
over uneven terrain.

(There will not be a 5k and 10k event this year.)
Cost is $20 to pre-register; $25 on race day.

Sponsored by the Lyon County Conservation Board.  Contact Rochelle
Ebel.  The # is 712-472-2217.  Address:  Lyon County Conservation Board,
311 First Avenue East, Rock Rapids, IA  51246-1741.  Also, e-mail:  lyonccb@rconnect.com

Sunday, July 29th

Gold Rush 5k run/walk - Custer, SD

Race begins at 9:00 a.m. (MST) at Harback Park in Custer, SD
Contact info: Custer Chamber at 605-673-2244