South Dakota
South Dakota Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in South Dakota for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 16 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in South Dakota below and join the walking community at these great events!
August 2026
Walkers can join the 1 Mile course in downtown Sioux Falls at Fawick Park, an out and back on a paved trail along the Big Sioux River. Dogs on leash and strollers are allowed, and children 10 and under participate free.
Walkers can take part in a relaxed community 5K starting at the Brown County Fair Clubhouse on the fairgrounds, with a water station on course. The route crosses 24th Avenue twice so walkers should use caution around light traffic.
A community 5K walk at McKinley Park in Watertown, SD through park paths alongside running races and other family activities. Registration is $25 and proceeds benefit Watertown Christian School.
September 2026
The untimed 1.5 Miles walk takes place in Family Park at S Ellis Road, Sioux Falls. Dogs are welcome on leash and the walk runs alongside the timed 5K and 10K events.
Walkers can choose a 5K or a 1 mile course at Elmwood Park, 1401 N Kiwanis Ave, Sioux Falls, SD. Race day packet pickup and yoga are offered, and accommodations such as a racing chair and trained guides are available for walkers with disabili..
A scenic 3.5 mile hike along the Homestake Trail starts at Lead Dog Park/Homestake Trailhead in Lead and finishes at the Mickelson Trailhead in Deadwood. Parking in Lead and Deadwood is available with complimentary trolley service between lots an..
Walkers can take the walking only 110 Miles endurance march from Edgemont to Deadwood along the George S. Mickelson Trail through pine forest, crushed limestone, bridges and rock tunnels. The event is challenging and requires teams of at least thre..
Walkers follow the full 15.2 miles county road course from Hooker and Main in White to the Campanile in Brookings via rural county roads. An early start is offered for walkers and slow runners if the race director is contacted one week in advance..
Walkers can choose 5 km or 10 km routes starting at Country Apple Orchard in Harrisburg, SD, following scenic paths through the orchard alongside the running races. All participants receive a finisher medal and a free pass to the Fall Festiva..
Untimed walkers join the 5K course starting at 2911 Canyon Lake Drive, Rapid City, on a family friendly, dog friendly route alongside the timed run. Dogs on leashes are welcome and the event includes service dog demonstrations.
Walkers follow the 5K starting and finishing at the Stevens High School practice football field across from 4021 Range Road in Rapid City, near Raider Park, with school and Stevens HS parking. Strollers and Striders welcome; t shirt pickup, swag..
October 2026
Walkers can join the family friendly 5K course in Spearfish, South Dakota, beginning at 1000 N 5th St and following a route with bursts of color along the way. The event welcomes all ages alongside the running race and offers T shirts, with proce..
Scenic 3K community walk in Memorial Park, Rapid City, for walkers of all ages and fitness levels, held alongside the run. Community vendors, music, and refreshments are available.
November 2026
Walkers can choose a 5K or 1 Mile route starting at 200 S. 2nd Ave., Sioux Falls, on pavement alongside the running races. Participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal.
December 2026
April 2027
Walkers can choose 5K or 10K routes through the Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation Area on newly paved trails. The mostly flat course winds through woods along Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton and is perfect for walkers.