Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - First Annual Amy's Race 5k run/1k walk - Elk Point, SD
This is a race to benefit Amy Erickson, a resident of Elk Point who died in 1995 from breast cancer.
The corporate sponsor for this event is Caribou Coffee - a Minneapolis based coffee company. Kari Erickson's sister,
Amy Erickson, worked for Caribou and the company has been a strong supporter of breast cancer awareness and in fact conducts a promotional sale of a special blend of coffee called "Amy's Blend" where 10% of the proceeds go to The National Breast Cancer Foundation.
Start time is 8:00am, register starting at 6:30am at the Elk Point Jefferson School Track. Runners get a t-shirt, beverages,
snacks, and a chance for door prizes. Entry is $15 prior to 6/15, $20 after. For more info contact Lisa McInerney at
605-356-2705 or send an e-mail to Kari at   klbaltimore@yahoo.com

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - Platte Wellness Center 4th of July 5K/10K Run and 5k -  Platte, SD
Arrive 30 minutes early to register. Race begins at 7:30 a.m.
Starts at 7:30 AM.  Register at 7:00AM.  Prizes to top finishers.  All participants entered into drawing for prizes.
Refreshments afterwards.  Entry fee = $15. ($20. after June 25).  Scenic route.
For entry forms and info contact Nyla at 605-337-2224 or  photosnow@midstatesd.net
Other contact info:  Jerome Betz at 337-3725 or work 337-2633  or e-mail   jwbentz@midstatesd.net

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - Salem Mid Summer Run 3 mile run/1 mile walk - Salem, SD
Salem Midsummer Run sponsored by the Progressive Salem Association in conjunction with Salem’s 125th celebration
starts at 8:00am, $8 early entry, $10 on race day.
More info   HERE  (Gene Danielson) or 605-425-2844
Routes: 3 mile Route:  Start at SE Corner of Auditorium Parking Lot –Essex Street– Two Block East – North on Peck
Street to the Armory Road – West on the Armory Road to Highway 81 – South on Highway 81 to Highway 38 –
East on Highway 38 to Salem Clinic – North on Hill Street to Essex Street- West on Essex Street to School – Finish
PRE-REGISTRATION: e-mail Brad Wilkins:  brad.wilkins@k12.sd.us   (include name and t-shirt size)
or send entry to Gene Danielsen, Box 7, Salem SD 57058   Due by June 24th
REGISTRATION: Begins at 7:30am at McCook Central Auditorium on July 2nd .
AWARDS: T-Shirts for all runners/walkers.
PSA gift certificates for race winners and age division winners.

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - Corsica Centennial 5k Run/Walk - Corisca, SD
Starts at 7:30 a.m. at the high school track.
Link for printable application is   HERE

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - 11th annual Centerville Firecracker 5K Run & Walk - Centerville, SD
This is the 11th year of the Centerville road race.   The course is clearly marked and located in Centerville, SD.
Age divisions are 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 & over.  Awards will be given for the
1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in each age division, male and female.  Registration prior to July 2nd is $10 and $12 on the 2nd.  Registration is at 8:00 a.m. at First Midwest Bank in Centerville, SD.  The races begin at 8:30 a.m.
Contact is   HERE

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - Avera Weskota 5K Run for Wellness - Wessington Springs, SD
Starts at 8:00am at the city park
register from 7:00 to 8:00 am
more information  HERE

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - Wild West Days 5K Run - Faulkton, SD
Starts at 7:00am at Lakeside Course
Contact is Linda Bartholomew, PO Box 70, Faulkton,SD 57438-0070
Phone: (605) - 598- 4187 Fax: (605) 598- 6772
E-mail  tlbarth@westtelco.com

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - The Annual July 4th Races, 10k, 5k, kids 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 $10.00 before July 1, and $12.00 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 at 7:30 am at the Menno State Bank on main street Menno and Hwy 18.
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 Alita Guthmiller  alitagut@hotmail.com
for other info.  Phone:  (605) - 387- 5719

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - Waubay Clinic 5k run and Fun Walk - Waubay, SD
Starts at 8:00 am, Contact information is Brenda Holscher at (605) - 947- 3422 or send an email  HERE
Registration will start at 7:30 AM at the Waubay Clinic located at 114 North Main in Waubay.
The cost is $10.00 which includes a tshirt.
We will have door prizes and refreshments following the race/walk.

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - 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:  jsmith@casd.us

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - Presho 5k - Presho, SD
Starts at 9:00am (CST)  E-mail Dean for more info:  dreumann@cfl.rr.com
or go to www.slacksgym.com

Saturday, July 2nd, 2005 - Third annual People's Bank 5k - Sioux Center, Iowa
Race Starts at 9:00 a.m. at 806 N. Main Ave. in Sioux Center.
$12 entry on race day.
for more information, send an e-mail   HERE

Monday, July 4th, 2005 - Inwood Fourth of July Road Race 5K - Inwood, Iowa
8AM   City Park
$10 entry fee
712-753-2396 (Don Kahl) or send an e-mail  HERE  for more information

Monday, July 4th, 2005 - 7th Annual Great Waldorf Hotel 5k - Andover, SD
Race begins at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Great Waldorf Hotel on Main st. in Andover, SD (Andover is 32 miles east of Aberdeen on State Rd. 12). Cost is only $4 to enter, race is held in conjunction with the all Andover Reunion.
This race benefits the restoration of the Great Waldorf Hotel in Andover
For more info, call Sandy Wanner at 605-298-5295

Monday, July 4th, 2005 - 9th annual race for summer Rec 5k Run/Walk & 1 Mile Run/Walk - Bridgewater, SD
Entry fee:  $10.  Contact # is 605-729-2336, Starts at 8:00 a.m. at the ball field near Meyer Motors in town.
Note: Call to confirm date and time for this race

Monday, July 4th, 2005 -  23rd Annual Spirit Lake Road race, 4 mile, 2 mile, 800 meter, DeSmet, SD
starts at Spirit Lake Church at 8:00 a.m., the church is 7 miles north, 4 miles west, 2 miles north from DeSmet
8:00 start for 4 miler, 2 miler starts at 8:45, 800 meter run starts at 9:15 a.m.
cost $2 or $10 w/ shirt, call Richard Poppen at 854-9286 for info.
Note: Call to confirm date and time for this race.

Monday, July 4th, 2005 - 20th Annual Hot Springs Main St. Mile and Firecracker 10k - Hot Springs, SD
10k registration at 7:00 a.m. (MST) at the Evan's Plunge parking lot.
10k race begins at 8:15 a.m. (MST)   $12 entry fee   Contact: Leon Melstad at 605-745-6137
The fastest 10k course in the Black Hills!!

Monday, July 4th, 2005 - 27th Annual Black Hills Round-Up 10k Run - Belle Fourche, SD
Registration starts at 6:00 a.m. (MST)   race starts at 7:00 a.m. (MST) at Herrman Park in Belle Fourche, SD
For more information, call Rod Woodruff (605) 892-2033 or visit the website at www.bellefourche.org

Monday, July 4th 2005 - Lennox Firecracker Road Race 1 and 2 mile Run/Walk and 10K Run -  Lennox, SD
Registration is the day of the race and begins at 7:00 am at the Sinning Sports Complex at the corner of Highway 17 and Highway 44. The race begins at 8:00 am. Included are the 1 and two mile run/walk and a 10K run. Contact Shelly Harms at 605-647-5493 or Amy Baysinger at 605-647-6233 for more details.

Saturday, July 9, 2005 - New Dakota Christian School Groundbreaking  5k Run/Walk and 10k Run -  New Holland, SD
Registration-7AM.     Fee = $20.00 (includes t-shirt)
Begins at 7:30AM
Groundbreaking ceremony around 8:30
Breakfeast (freewill offering) and awards ceremony around 9 am.  Join us along this scenic route that ends at the new  school site.
Call Lisa Spoelstra at 243-2223 or e-mail Jerome at  jwbentz@midstatesd.net

Saturday, July 9th, 2005 - Family Days 5k, 10k - Larchwood, Iowa
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with races beginning at  8:00 a.m. at City Hall on Broadway St.
Call (712) 477-2366 for more info.

Saturday, July 9th, 2005 - Adam Sundall Memorial 5K/10K - Algona, IA
8:30 5K run/walk and 10K run
website is   www.foundersdayrun.com
For more information call Chad Ahlers 515-341-7082 or email  cahlers@algona.k12.ia.us

Saturday, July 9th, 2005 - 3rd Annual Leap For Life 5K Run/Walk - Wall, SD
Register 6:30 Race: 7:00 am - $12 register
Main St. - Contact: Jody Bielmaier   (605) 279-2841

Saturday, July 9th, 2005 - The 21st Annual Lake Kampeska Mini Triathlon - Watertown, SD
.25-mile swim, 14-mile bike, 3.5 mile run. Contact Jodi Hemiller @ the Watertown Rec. Center 605-882-6250
or email here @ fdeskwatertownsd.com

Saturday, July 9th, 2005 - Run for Beef and Eggs 5k Road Race - Brookings, SD
starts at 8:00 am at the Brookings County Courthouse. More info at: alano02@hotmail.com  or visit the website
HERE   Cash prizes for top 3 men and women.Other contact information: Ryal Egeberg 605-690-0513  or
r_egeberg@hotmail.com

Saturday, July 9th, 2005 - Boss Cowman 5K - Lemmon, SD
Starts at 8:00am (MST)
Contact info: Regan Priest  601 Main Street   Lemmon,SD 57038
Phone: (605) - 374- 5844 Fax: (605) 374- 9524
Email     handsonhealth@sdplains.com
Event website:     www.handsonhealthinc.com

Sunday, July 10th, 2005 - 35th Annual Mystic Mountain Run - 13 miles north of Hill City, SD
$12 entry by July 8th
This 8 mile run traverses thru the Black Hills and is a favorite of many from SD.
This is a trail run, Race begins at 9:00 a.m. (MST)  Contact info:  605-348-7866 (Runner's Shop)

Sunday, July 10th, 2005 - Corn Carnival Triathlon - Gladbrook, Iowa
9:00 am - S: .5K  B: 14Miles  R: 5K
c/o Todd Eipperle - 2148 BB Avenue, Gladbrook, IA 50635
Phone: (641) 473-3019
Email: Todd@cornmantri.com  Web Site: www.cornmantri.com
USA Triathlon Sanctioned Event.  This is the 6th year of the race.

Saturday, July 16th, 2005 - Danish Days 5k run, 3k walk - Viborg, SD
Starts at 8:00 a.m. at Jaycee Park in Viborg.
$10 fee, includes t-shirt, contact number for this race is Juanita at the hospital 605-326-5161
register 7 to 7:30 a.m. race day, 8 age categories.

Saturday, July 16th, 2005 - Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe 3 mile run, one mile walk - Flandreau, SD
register from 8:15am to 8:45am, run starts at 9:00am at the Royal River Family Entertainment Bowling Center, 1301 S. Veteran's Road
All participant's will receive a t-shirt. For more info: Call 573-0141
this is a non-competitive event as well.

Saturday, July 16th, 2005 - 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 (1880 Train depot in Hill City)
For more information call 605-348-7866

Saturday, July 16th, 2005 - University of Okoboji Marathon, Half-Mar., 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 16th, 2005 -  Ironcreek Off-Road Triathlon - Spearfish, SD
1km Swim, 22k Bike, 8k Run
Teams Welcome.
Contact: Jim Meyer  website is at www.icort.com

Saturday, July 23rd, 2005 - Parker 5k - Parker, SD
Medals will be given for top three places for men and women.
Registration prior to July 16th is $8 and $10 after that.
Registration starts at 8:00 a.m. at the City Park and the race begins at
8:30. You may pre-register by sending a check, name, address, phone # and age to:
Parker Park & Rec Program, Attn: Jena G., PO Box 414, Parker, SD 57053.
You may also e-mail Jena Gillespie at   wjgillespie@iw.net    for other info.  Phone: (605)297-4380.

Saturday, July 23rd, 2005 - Kampeska Half Marathon, 5k, and 10k road races -  Watertown, SD
Note: new date for the Half-Marathon this summer! It used to be in May.
For more information contact the Rec Center. (605) 882-6250
Register from 7-8am, half-mar. starts at 8:10am, 5k at 9:40am, 10k at 9:20am
Starts at the Watertown Country Club on South Lake Drive.
New shoes to overall winners in the half-marathon.

Saturday, July 23rd, 2005 -  11th Annual Minnkota Challenge 5k run, Elmwood Park, Sioux Falls, SD
Held at Elmwood Park at 8:00 am.  There is a 5K run, 3K walk, and 1/2 mile childrens run.  The race is held in conjunction
with the Minnkota Country Auction held in the arena.  Proceeds benefit Mennonite Central Committee which works to aid
world relief.  Early registration (by July 22) is $15.  Late registration is $20.  This includes a T-shirt.  If no T-shirt
desired---$10.  To register or for more info call:  Suzy Koerner @ 605-925-7381.   Or e-mail   Renee

Saturday, July 23rd, 2005 - 1st Annual One-Mile "fun walk", 5k, and 10k Rib Run - Howard, SD
8:00 am.  Registration begins at 7:00 am at Noble Park (on the north end of Main Street by the courthouse).
Other details:  entry fee is 20.00, medals will be awarded to the winners in each age category, all participants will receive a t-shirt.
Please contact Heather Hiltunen at 772-5631(home) or 480-4381 (cell) to register.  If you leave a message, please state the size of shirt you would like.
This run is also held in conjunction with a golf tourney, a farmers market and a rib fest. Or send an e-mail  HERE  for more info

Saturday, July 23rd, 2005 -  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/

Sunday, July 24th, 2005 - Gold Rush 5k run/walk - Custer, SD
Race begins at 9:00 a.m. (MST) at Harback Park in Custer, SD (one block east and one block south of stoplight)
Race is on the Mickelson Trail.
$12 pre registration
Contact info: Custer Chamber at 605-673-2244

Friday night, July 29th, 2005 - Heart and Sole Cancer Run 5k, 10k and 1.7 mile fun run - Mitchell, SD
Race starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Mitchell Middle School Parking lot
$15 entry fee, $18 day of race
more info at:  TCTTDEAN@peoplepc.com   or http://heartandsole.santel.net/
All participants must report to the middle school parking lot sometime between 5:00 and 6:30pm to pick up a race packet.
Look for the table designated as Heart & Sole Cancer Run Registration.

Saturday, July 30th, 2005 - Quad City Times Bix-7, Davenport, Iowa
Always a great race! All the info is HERE

Saturday, July 30th, 2005 - Old Fashioned Saturday 5k - Hurley, SD
starts at 8:00 a.m., register at 7:30 a.m. by the Senior Citizens Center in town, there is no pre-registration
entry fee is $10 and does include a t-shirt for the first 50-75 runners
contact info: Linda Peterson at  lindapeterson@iw.net  or  605 351 6563

Saturday, July 30th, 2005 - Egan Avenue Mile and Tour the City 10K and 5K - Madison, SD
Egan Avenune Mile 9:00 a.m.
Tour the City 10K and 5K 8:00 a.m./8:15 a.m.
email contact for more Info is:        bcordts@cordtsandgulley.com

Saturday, July 30th, 2005 - Lake Pahoja Mini Triathlon, Near Larchwood, Iowa
Call 712-472-2217 for more information.