Rapid City Marathon & Half Marathon
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Rapid City Marathon & Half Marathon
The event takes place on July 25th and 26th, 2026, in the Rapid City area. It offers multiple race distances that use road and park settings around Rapid City and nearby Lake Pactola.
- Marathon - starts at Lake Pactola south beach parking lot, follows Highway 385 and local roads.
- Half Marathon - begins from Lombardy Drive; participants are transported to the start.
- 5k - starts at the Memorial Park Bandshell and lake area.
Packet pickup for the half and full marathon is handled at The Runners Shop (41 East Omaha Street); 5k packet pickup is available at The Runners Shop and at the Memorial Park Bandshell/Lake area on event weekend. Bus loading is used to transport full and half marathon participants to their start locations.
The marathon course description notes running on the shoulder of Highway 385 heading north, a turnaround near Merritt, a return along 385 to Highway 44 into town, and a final section that transitions onto a sidewalk and a bike path toward the finish. On-course nutrition includes Hammer gels, potato chips, cookies, water, and Powerade. Finishers receive a medallion and a T-shirt; an engraved beer glass and additional T-shirts are listed as purchasable items. The event lists an entry fee of $5 until a cap is reached.
The refund policy states that if the race is canceled for reasons beyond the organizer's control, refunds are issued at 100% minus processing fees, or entries may be deferred to the following year. Volunteers are invited to assist at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
