Sunday, July 1st, 2007 - 5th Annual Swan Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon,  5.3 mile - 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 and half-marathon start at 7:00am, while the 5.3 miler
begins at 8:30am, plenty of aid stations, for more information on these races contact Renee Neufeld at:
eener_n@yahoo.com   entry fees, Marathon cost: $45, 1/2 Marathon cost: $30, 5.3 cost: $10.
Website  HERE

Sunday, July 1st, 2007  1st annual Freeman 5k - Freeman, SD
All info  HERE   or visit the website   HERE

Tuesday, July 3rd, 2007 Springfield Firecracker 5K Run or 1 mile walk - Springfield, SD
* WHEN: Tuesday July 3rd at 9:00 AM (Registration from 8:00 to 8:45)
* WHERE: Register inside Libby's Steakhouse, (Main Street Springfield SD)
* Race will begin just west of the First Savings Bank.
* ENTRY 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.

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 - 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

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 -  25th 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.

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 - 22nd 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!!
Entry Form and details HERE

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 - 29th 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

Wednesday, July 4th 2007 - 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.

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 - 9th Annual Great Waldorf Hotel 5k - Andover, SD
Race begins at 7:00 a.m. in front of the Great Waldorf Hotel on Main st. in Andover, SD
Register at 6:00am
(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

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 - 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

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 - 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

Wednesday, July 4th, 2007 - 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!
Contact Information:
John Carr
207 E. 3rd Street
Miller, South Dakota 57362
605-853-2230
carrchiromiller@midconetwork.com

Saturday, July 7th, 2007 - 3rd 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.

Saturday, July 7th, 2007 - The 23rd 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 7th, 2007 - 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 7th, 2007 - 15th annual Lewis and Clark 10k,  5k, and 1 mile fun run - Chamberlain, SD
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 visit the website  HERE

Sunday, July 8th, 2007 - 37th 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)

Saturday, July 14th, 2007 Dutch Festival 5k/10k - Edgerton, MN
All info HERE

Saturday, July 14th, 2007 - Family Days 5k, 10k - Larchwood, Iowa
Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. with races beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the Library
Call (712) 477-2366 for more info or call Rich Crawford at 712-478-4042
visit the website HERE

Saturday, July 14th, 2007 - 5th Annual Leap For Life 5K Run/Walk - Wall, SD
Register 6:30 Race: 7:00 am (MST) - $13 register
Main St. - Contact: Sue Peters   (605) 279-2211

Saturday, July 14th, 2007 - 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 14th, 2007 - 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

Saturday, July 14th, 2007 - 3rd Annual Run for Beef and Eggs 5k - Brookings, SD
Race starts and finishes at the Brookings County Courthouse, 314 6th Ave. N. Entry fee:$15 for pre-registered (before July 7th),
$20 late registration. Entry includes race t-shirt, entry for door prizes, steak and eggs breakfast, and chance at large prize $$$.
All proceeds will be donated to a local charity. For more information visit  www.beefandeggs5k.com

Saturday, July 21st, 2007 5th annual Shetek Therapy 5k run - Currie, MN
register at 7:30am, race at 8:30am
$15 to enter
sign up at End O Line railroad park in Currie, MN
register online at www.sanfordtracy.org

Saturday, July 21st, 2007 - Christmas in July 5k Run & Walk - Adrian, MN
Carl's Farm Store
301 W. Pearl
Adrian MN
There will be three events: 1/2 Mile Walk, 1 Mile Walk & Run, 5K Walk & Run
Entry:
$8.00 for 11 & under
$12.00 for 12 & over
Registration Time: 7:00 - 7:30 AM Start Time: 8:00am
T-shirts to all pre-registered & will be limited sizes the day of the race.
Awards: Top Male & Female of the 5K Run wins a jacket.
Top finishers for male and female of the 1 mile Run will wins a gift certificate.
Refreshments will be available after the races.
Please pre-register by July 10th. Please Call Race Directors For More Information: Shauna Tweet  (507) 483-2109
Connie Kunkel  (507)483-2268

Saturday, July 21st, 2007 - 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 21st, 2007 - 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 21st, 2007 - University of Okoboji Marathon, Half-Mar., Triathlon, and 10k races in Okoboji, Iowa
visit  here  for all the details or visit the race site HERE

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 - Lake Pahoja Mini Triathlon, Near Larchwood, Iowa
Call 712-472-2217 for more information.
Or visit HERE for more info

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 - Quad City Times Bix-7, Davenport, Iowa
Best race in the upper midwest. All the info is HERE

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 -  13th 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. 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.  Call or e-mail   Renee  Renee Neufeld at 605-212-2309

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 - 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   website HERE

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 - 6th 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 2007 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

Saturday, July 28th, 2007  Miles for the Monument 5k run/1 mile walk - Pipestone, MN
All details HERE

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 - 21st Annual Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk - Spearfish, SD
register at Spearfish City Park
The event includes a timed 13.1 mile run down the gorgeous Spearfish Canyon, a paved, slightly downhill route with four water stops.
Medals will be awarded to every participant who finishes the half marathon. Place medals will be awarded to the top three runners in
each category (male/female and age categories). We will also have a timed 5K Run/Walk, which will begin and end in the park and take
participants through part of the canyon. Medals will be awarded to the top two participants in each category. However, if you don’t
want to “compete”, you’re welcome to take your time walking the route and enjoying the scenery!
Registration and check-in will be from 6:15-6:45 a.m. At 7 a.m., half marathon participants will board buses to take them up to the
starting point at Savoy. Both the half marathon and the 5K run/walk will begin at 7:30 a.m.
This event benefits the Northern Hills Area CASA Program, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to promote and
protect the best interests of abused and neglected children involved in court proceedings through the advocacy of trained volunteers.
Your registration donation is tax deductable, and 100% of your donation will go to help these children.
Registration may be submitted early by submitting the attached registration form along with a check, or can be done the morning
of the event, and is as follows:
Half Marathon                          before 7/1/07                    $35   after 7/1/07                       $40
5K                                           before 7/1/07                    $20   after 7/1/07                       $25
All paid participants will receive a T-shirt. Beverages and snacks will be provided, and door prizes will be awarded at the end of the event.
For more information about the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk and the NHCASA Program, please visit our website at
www.nhcasa.com

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 -  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://aebleskiverdays.com/_wsn/page2.html

Saturday, July 28th, 2007 - Humboldt 5k - Humboldt, SD
Race time:  8:00am
Start/Finish location:  City Park (south end of town)
Registration fee:  $10
Day of event registration: 7:00-7:45
All proceeds go to the Youth Baseball program
T-shirts will be given to all participants
Awards will be given to top finishers
Contact information:  Monie Siemonsma  (605)363-5369 or (605)366-9498
amy_jo_03@hotmail.com

Sunday, July 29th, 2007 - 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