Friday, July 4th, 2008 - Just for fun 5k run - Hoven, SD
7:30am start, Hoven is home to the Cathedral on the Prairie, neat thing to see.
All information HERE

Friday, July 4th, 2008 - 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

Friday, July 4th, 2008 - 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

Friday, July 4th, 2008 -  26th Annual Spirit Lake Road race, 4 mile, 2 mile, 800 meter, DeSmet, SD
e-mail contact  rpoppen@amerion.com
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 $3 or $11 w/ shirt, call Richard Poppen at 854-9286 for info.

Friday, July 4th, 2008 - 23rd Annual Hot Springs Main St. Mile and Firecracker 10k - Hot Springs, SD
10k registration at 6:00 a.m. (MST) at the Evan's Plunge parking lot.
10k race begins at 7:15 a.m. (MST)   $12 entry fee   Contact: Diana Bader at 605-745-6546
The fastest 10k course in the Black Hills!!

Friday, July 4th, 2008 - 30th 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
$10 Entry fee Registration - 6:00 am,  Race - 7:00 am Herman Park Contact: Rod Woodruff at 605-892-2033

Friday, July 4th 2008 - Lennox Firecracker Road Race 1 and 2 mile Run/Walk, 5k Run and 10K Run -  Lennox, SD
Added this year is a 5k run
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.  e-mail here

Friday, July 4th, 2008 - 10th Annual Great Waldorf Hotel 5k - Andover, SD
Note: Cancelled for 2008!!!
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

Friday, July 4th, 2008 - Storm Lake Ride/Run - Storm Lake, Iowa
11 mile race, 2 people, one bike, the first to get around the lake wins.
Info HERE

Friday, July 4th, 2008 - 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 5th, 2008 - Canova 5k, 10k and 1 mile run/walk - Canova, SD
come help celebrate Canova's 125th anniversary. Race time is at 8am
register at 7am.
$15 to enter
starts on main street in Canova
for more info call Rollie Schulz at 605-523-2266 or e-mail Jenna Schulz at   jenna_schulz@yahoo.com

Saturday, July 5th, 2008 - 14th annual Centerville Firecracker 5K Run & Walk - Centerville, SD
This is the 14th 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 is $12
Registration is at 7:00-7:50am at First Midwest Bank in Centerville, SD.  The races begin at 8:00 a.m., new start time!
race website is  HERE
Contact is   HERE

Saturday, July 5th, 2008 Dakota Christian School Annual Fun Run - Platte, SD
Registration time 6:30 AM
Race Time 7:30 AM
Early Registration Fee (by June 15) is $15.00
Registration Fee after June 15 is $20.00
Events: 5 and 10K run, 5K walk, 20 K bike race
Location: Dakota Christian School - 9 miles east of Platte,SD on SD Hwy 44.
For more information call Linda @ 605-337-9855 or Darrel @ 605-337-3267 or e-mail Darrel
kraayenb@yahoo.com
website is HERE
Awards will be given to top run and bike race finishers.
Cost includes a t-shirt and post race breakfast.

Saturday, July 5th, 2008 Springfield Firecracker 5K Run or 1 mile walk - Springfield, SD
* WHEN: Saturday July 5th 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

Saturday, July 5th, 2008  Missouri River Runner's 8th Annual Pump 'n Run - Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
8:00AM
CONTACT: Ken Kreber 4304 47th St, Sioux City, Iowa 51108
PHONE: 712-239-5642
EMAIL:   bkreber2@hotmail.com
WEB LOCATION:  http://www.missouririverrunners.com/RacePages/PumpandRun/racepage.htm

Saturday, July 5th, 2008 - 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 5th, 2008 - Sibley 5k - Sibley, Iowa
What: 5k Fun Run / 1.25 Mile Walk & Talk
Where: Sibley, Iowa - Starting at the High School Track
Time: 8:00 am
Register: 7:30 am
Cost: $20
Contact: Keith Swenson
Phone: (712) 754-4565
Email:   kswenson@sibley-ocheyedan.k12.ia.us

Saturday, July 12th, 2008 - 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 12th, 2008 - Lake Cochrane Run Around 5k - Gary, SD
http://www.lakecochrane.org/
Registration:   http://www.lakecochrane.org/Runaround%20Registration.pdf
Contact Information: Name: Luke Jessen
Email: lukejessen@hotmail.com
Phone: 320-855-2614
Address: 2753 360th Street
Boyd MN 56218

Saturday, July 12th, 2008 - Boss Cowman 5K - Lemmon, SD
Starts at 7:15am (MST)
$15 to enter
Contact info: Colleen Oliver  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 12th, 2008 - The 24th 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 12th, 2008 - 16th 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 8:30 AM, and the kids race around 9:45am
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 another e-mail HERE
Or visit the website  HERE

Saturday, July 12th, 2008 - 6th 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 12th, 2008 - 4th Annual Run for Beef and Eggs 5k - Brookings, SD
All info HERE

Sunday, July 13th, 2008 - 38th 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 19th, 2008 Dutch Festival 5k/10k - Edgerton, MN
All info HERE

Saturday, July 19th, 2008 - 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 19, 2008 - 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 19th, 2008 - University of Okoboji Marathon, Half-Mar., Triathlon, and 10k races in Okoboji, Iowa
visit the race site HERE

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 - 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 26th, 2008 - Lake Pahoja Mini Triathlon, Near Larchwood, Iowa
Call 712-472-2217 for more information.
Or visit  HERE  for more info

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 - Quad City Times Bix-7, Davenport, Iowa
Best race in the upper midwest. All the info is HERE

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 -  Annual Minnkota Challenge 5k run, Elmwood Park, Sioux Falls, SD
info HERE
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 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 26th, 2008 - 7th 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 HERE or   www.aberdeenymca.org

Saturday, July 26th, 2008  Miles for the Monument 5k run/1 mile walk - Pipestone, MN
All details HERE

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 - 22nd 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 26th, 2008 - Tour the City Races 5k, 10k - Madison, SD
all info HERE

Saturday, July 26th, 2008 -  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

Sunday, July 27th, 2008 - 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
info HERE