Brookings Marathon
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Brookings Marathon
The Brookings Marathon is an annual running event in Brookings, South Dakota, established in 1970. It is one of the older continuously held marathons in the United States and is noted as the 25th oldest marathon in the country and the 3rd oldest among those run every year since inception.
The course runs through parks, gardens, university areas, historic neighborhoods, bike paths, and tree-lined streets. Runners on course receive support from a volunteer network, and there are designated opportunities for family and friends to watch and cheer along the route.
Event information provided by organizers includes course details, support and amenities, awards and records, and official results. Additional published resources cover training guidance, travel and hotel suggestions, directions, the race week schedule, and weather information.
Distances offered at the event include:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Marathon relay
- 5K
The event materials emphasize course information and participant support rather than competitive or logistical specifics in this summary. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
