River Rat Run
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River Rat Run (Yankton, SD)
River Rat Run is an annual running event held at the Gavins Point area of the Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation Area. The event offers three chip timed courses that follow newly paved trails through wooded areas and along the shores of Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton, with two brief grass connectors between trail sections. The route provides panoramic lake views and wildlife sightings, including bald eagles in winter.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles
- 10K - 6.2 Miles
- 5K - 3.1 Miles
The event began in 2009 to honor a fallen service member and donates all race proceeds to local nonprofit organizations. Prizes are awarded to the overall male and female winners and to first and second place male and female finishers in these age divisions: 1–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70–99. Only half marathon participants receive finisher medals. Race T-shirts are guaranteed only for runners who register by midnight on Sunday, April 18, 2027. No awards or T-shirts will be mailed.
Participants must wear a visible bib for the entire race or risk disqualification, and runners must cross the start and finish lines. River Rat Run does not offer refunds. Packet pick-up is available the day before at Ace Bike & Fitness, 2404 Broadway, Yankton; new registrations are accepted there. On race day, check-in takes place at the Gavins Point picnic shelter. No new race-day registrations will be accepted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
