Saturday, July 1st, 2006 - 2nd 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 1, 2006 - 6th Annual Missouri River Runners Pump n Run  -  Sioux City, Iowa
8:00 am
Prairie Park, Dakota Dunes, SD
Pump n Run 5K: Participants in this event will combine the bench press
and running a 5K.  Males and females will get a 1-minute deduction from
their race time for each time they can bench press a percentage of their
body weight.  The bench press portion will be conducted at Peak
Performance (4501 Southern Hills Drive, Sioux City, IA)
5K Only: There will be a separate 5K race for those who prefer to run or walk only.
Contact Information: Chad Brady, 712-239-9006,  bradycm@cableone.net    or    www.missouririverrunners.com

Saturday, July 1st, 2006 - Second Annual Amy's Race 5k run/1k walk - Elk Point, SD  (no verification yet)
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 1st, 2006 - 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 1st, 2006 - Corsica Centennial 5k Run/Walk - Corisca, SD    (no verification yet)
Starts at 7:30 a.m. at the high school track.

Saturday, July 1st, 2006 - 12th annual Centerville Firecracker 5K Run & Walk - Centerville, SD
This is the 12th 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 June 30 is $10 and $12 on the 1st.
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 1st, 2006 - 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 1st, 2006 - 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 1st, 2006 - Waubay Clinic 5k run and Fun Walk - Waubay, SD    (note: Cancelled this year!!)
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 1st, 2006 - 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 1st, 2006 - 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. contact Donald Jacobsma at 712/722-2979 to verify this race
for more information, send an e-mail   HERE

Monday, July 3rd, 2006 - 2nd annual Springfield Firecracker 5K Run, 1 mile walk,  Springfield, SD (down along the Missouri River)
9:00 AM (Registration from 8:00 to 8:45)
WHERE: Register inside Libby’s Steakhouse, Springfield SD.  Race will begin just west of the First Savings Bank.
ENTY FEE: $10 for race/walk or $15 with T-Shirt.  Special Rate for 12 and under: $5 or $10 with shirt.
COURSE: The course will wind through the streets of Springfield, passing by the scenic Missouri River and over the bike trail.  The course
will begin and end near the intersection of 8th & College Streets.  Walkers will have the opportunity to walk a 1-mile course or the 5k course.
AWARDS: Trophies will be presented to the top qualifiers in each division.  Men and women will be split into two age groups on race day.
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY!  All ages and experience levels welcome!  Bring the kids!  Proceeds will be
used to benefit local charities and economic development.  Donations are greatly appreciated!
For questions, contact Cory Libis toll free at 866-898-1467 or by email at  clibis@anbank.com  or Zoa Libis 605-369-2663 or email  zlib@gwtc.net
Pre-registration is not required, but to guarantee a T-Shirt on race day, you must pre-register by June 15th.

Monday, July 3rd, 2006 - New Dakota Christian School Groundbreaking  5k Run/Walk and 10k Run -  New Holland, SD
Registration-7AM.
Begins at 7:30AM
Assemble at Dakota Christian High School in New Holland, SD.  You'll run past scenic farm country and meadows  and end up at the
NEW Dakota Christian School.  There will be an awards ceremony and refreshments.  All participants receive decorated t-shirts.
Open house with guided tours afterwards. Prizes for various categories.
Fee=$15 by June 19 or $20 afterwards.  Contact Jackie at 605-243-2294 for info or go to  www.dchs.net   under RACE and
download an entry form.  or e-mail Jerome at  jwbentz@midstatesd.net

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 - The Annual July 4th Races, 10k, 5k, One Mile walk - Menno, SD
This road race is sponsored by the Menno Athletic Club as a fund raiser and a community event.
Cost of entry fee is $15 for adults, $10 for kids, register on race day at 7:30am.
Each paying runner has a chance to win in ONE race and will receive a specially designed t-shirt.
Runners can enter more races but can only win in one.
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 1-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.
for other info: visit  www.mennosd.org  or Kathleen Wollmann, 28157 County Rd 11, Olivet, SD 57052
Phone: (605) 387-5298
Fax: (605) 387-5298   Email   mwoll@gwtc.net

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 - 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

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 - 8th 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 Ilene M Helmer, PO BOX 0055, Andover, SD 5742-0055   Phone: (605) 298-5648

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 - 10th 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

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 -  24th 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.

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 - 21st 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!!

Tuesday, July 4th, 2006 - 28th 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

Tuesday, July 4th 2006 - 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 8th, 2006 - Adrian Mid Summer 5k, Adrian, Minn.
print off an application for this race  HERE

Saturday, July 8th, 2006 - Family Days 5k, 10k - Larchwood, Iowa
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. with races beginning at  8:00 a.m. at City Hall on Broadway St.
Call (712) 477-2366 for more info or call Rich Crawford at 712-478-4042

Saturday, July 8th, 2006 - 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 8th, 2006 - 4th Annual Leap For Life 5K Run/Walk - Wall, SD
Register 6:30 Race: 7:00 am (MST) - $12 register
Main St. - Contact: Jody Bielmaier   (605) 279-2841

Saturday, July 8th, 2006 - The 22nd 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  jodihemiller@watertownsd.us

Saturday, July 8th, 2006 - 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 8th, 2006 - Boss Cowman 5K - Lemmon, SD
Starts at 8:00am (MST)
$15 to enter
Contact info: Lisa Dreiske  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 9th, 2006 - 36th Annual Mystic Mountain Run - 13 miles north of Hill City, SD
DEERFIELD - Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. (MST), with the race set to start at 9 a.m. The entry fee is $15.
Several divisions include men and women, high school and under, age 19 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59 and
60 and over, and a men's and women's walking division.
Awards are overall men and women winners, and the top three in each age division. There will also be a free picnic after the race.
To get to the race, take Highway 14 from Hill City to where it branches to Deerfield, and go straight ahead about five miles on 231.
This 8 mile run traverses thru the Black Hills and is a favorite of many from SD.
This is a trail run,  Contact info:  605-348-7866 (Runner's Shop)

Sunday, July 9th, 2006 - 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 7th year of the race.

Saturday, July 15th, 2006 - Danish Days 5k run, 3k walk - Viborg, SD
Starts at 8:00 a.m. at Jaycee Park in Viborg.
An application online is available  HERE
$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 15th, 2006 - Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe 3 mile run, one mile walk - Flandreau, SD    (no verification yet)
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 15th, 2006 - 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 15th, 2006 - 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 15th, 2006 -  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 22nd, 2006 - Kampeska Half Marathon, 5k, and 10k road races -  Watertown, SD
For more information contact the Rec Center. (605) 882-6250    or Dave Greenman at  dgreenman@watertownsd.us
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 22nd, 2006 -  12th 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 21) 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
Print out an application for this race   HERE

Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 -  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 22nd, 2006 - Sanborn, Iowa Christian 5k fun run - Sanborn, Iowa
register at 7:00am at the Miller Park shelter house.
Starts at 8:00am
Print off an application  HERE

Sunday, July 23rd, 2006 - 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 28th, 2006 - 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 29th, 2006 - Quad City Times Bix-7, Davenport, Iowa
Always a great race! All the info is HERE

Saturday, July 29th, 2006 - Old Fashioned Saturday 5k - Hurley, SD (awaiting verification yet)
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 29th, 2006 - Egan Avenue Mile and Tour the City 10K and 5K and One mile - 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 29th, 2006 - Clark Road Race 5k/10k/fun run - Clark, SD
10k at 8:00am, 5k at 8:05am, fun run at 8:10am, Run your Spuds OFF - Part of Clark's Annual Potato Days. Race proceeds
go towards purchasing new exercise equipment for the Community Fieldhouse.
Contact:   Robin Hartley
108 N Dakota ST
Clark, SD 57225
Phone: (605) 753-0110 Ext.: 225
Fax: (605) 882-8398
Email   robinhartley@blacklinecapital.com

Saturday, July 29th, 2006 - Lake Pahoja Mini Triathlon, Near Larchwood, Iowa
Call 712-472-2217 for more information.

Saturday, July 29th, 2006 - 5th Annual Aberdeen Family Y Bull Run Half-Marathon, 5k, 10k - Aberdeen, SD
Half-Marathon starts at 7:00 a.m., 5k and 10k at 8:00 a.m.
Entry $20, $25 late fee
Entry fee includes a 2006 BULL RUN t-shirt for adult and youth participants ages 3 and up.
Information:
    Aberdeen Family YMCA
    420 S Lincoln Street
    Aberdeen, SD  57401
All events start and finish at the Y.
More info: call Jeannie Nold 605-225-4910 ext. 20 or   www.aberdeenymca.org   or  info@aberdeenymca.org