Big Sioux Rec Trail Races

About This Race

The Big Sioux Rec Trail Races were part of the initial first three years of the trail series, but were hampered by the park flooding significantly in ‘18 & ‘19. We pivoted away from Big Sioux and Good Earth for that reason, adding in other races in future years, but we’ve always wanted to come back! Big Sioux Recreation Area is a beautiful park along the east edge of Brandon and has the Big Sioux River running through the middle of it. There are wide open prairies, bluffs, and heavily wooded areas to explore. There is a paved bike trail stretching the entire park north to south. There are also several dirt/grass trails and we’ll utilize them all to showcase this awesome park.

The park also has a playground and large covered picnic shelter at the start/finish area. There is a vault toilet and we’ll bring in a port-a-potty as well.

The free kids race will take place at 11am after the conclusion of the 2 and 5 mile races. Kids must be registered through the ultrasignup registration page and parents are encouraged to run with their kids! It will be about a mile in length and the kids will receive some goodies for completing the run.

 

Entry Fees

’23 SF Run Club Member: $30 till Aug 18th - $40 through registration cutoff

Non-Member: $35 till Aug 18th - $45 through registration cutoff

Not a member and want to become one? Sign up at runsiouxfalls.org

Sign up for all four races at once! Go to the Deer Dash registration page and select:

‘4 Races Member' for $130

‘4 Races Non-MBR’ for $150

Special swag gift for those who sign up for all 4 races using these price points!

We can switch you b/t the long or short races for any of the 4, simply send us a note and we’ll get your registration adjusted.

 

Race Awards

2 Mile Race:

Top 3 Overall M/F - Gift Cards

5 Mile Race:

Top 3 Overall M/F - Gift Cards

Points Series ‘23 - Deer Dash, Tuthill, Big Sioux Rec & Newton Hills & Partner Race: Good Earth presented by 605 Running Company:

1st - 10pts, 2nd - 9pts, 3rd - 8pts…10th - 1pt per age division

Age Divisions For Points Series:

29 & Under | 30-39 | 40-49| 50+

Race Details

Date: September 16th, 2023

Race Start: 8am - 2&5 mile races | 10am kids race

Distances: 2-mile & 5-mile (click distance for Garmin data including elevation chart - coming soon)

Location: Big Sioux Recreation Area - 410 W Park St, Brandon, SD 57005

Please Note: Swag for ‘23 - Insulated Camping Mug

Volunteer Signup: Click HERE!

 

Points Series

1st place in each division for each race receives 10 points. Points go down by 1 sequentially. 2nd place receives 9 points all the way to 10th place receiving 1 point. At the end of the series, we’ll tally up the points in each age division, and give out gift cards to the top three male and female finishers.

We will also crown overall champions (male/female) and they will earn framed pictures of their favorite course. (see example HERE)

Age Groups:

29 and Under, 30-39, 40-49, 50+

Races to earn points in ‘23: One Ear Deer Dash - Tuthill Park Trail Races - Big Sioux Rec Trail Races - Newton Hills Trail Races