River Rat Run
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River Rat Run, Yankton SD
The River Rat Run is a community road and trail running event held at the Gavins Point area of the Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation Area on April 24, 2027. The event offers chip timed courses with video and manual iPad backup and multiple distance options for participants.
Courses start and finish at the Gavins Point picnic shelter and follow newly paved trails through wooded sections of the Lewis and Clark Campground, along the shores of Lewis and Clark Lake and around Lake Yankton. The route includes two brief grass connectors between paved trail sections. Runners may encounter local wildlife and expansive lake views; the lake area is noted as a winter habitat for bald eagles.
Distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Awards are presented to overall male and female winners and to top finishers in age divisions; award recipients must be present to receive prizes and no awards or shirts will be mailed. Finisher medals are provided only to half marathon participants. Race T shirts are for registered runners and are guaranteed only for registrations completed by midnight on April 18, 2027. The event does not offer refunds and race insurance is recommended. All net proceeds are donated to local nonprofit organizations and the event began in 2009 to honor a fallen service member. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
