Newton Hills Trail Races

About This Race

The Sioux Falls Area Running Club has been putting on a trail race at Newton Hills State Park since 2002. The race started as an 8 mile race from 2002 thru 2006, then changed to the current distances in 2007. All runners from beginners to veterans are welcome to participate. The 2 mile race length gives participants the ability to try out trail running and provides the whole family an opportunity to participate. The 6 mile route gives the participant the ability to run most of the trails that Newton Hills has to offer with plenty of elevation change for a great challenge. October is always a beautiful time in Newton Hills! Come experience a run to remember on the scenic trails of Newton Hills State Park.

 

Entry Fees

2 & 6-mile races are the same price

’23 SF Run Club Member: $30 till Sept 16th - $40 through registration cutoff

Non-Member: $35 till Sept 16th - $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

6 Mile Race:

Top 3 Overall M/F - Gift Cards

2 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: October 14th, 2023

Race Start: 9am

Distances: 6-mile & 2-mile (click distance for Garmin data including elevation chart)

Location: Newton Hills State Park (Blue Diamond Trail Head)

Please Note: Swag for ‘23 Packable Camping Chair

Volunteer Signup: Click HERE!

2022 Race Photos (Huge Thank You to Black Boot Photography!) : Access Code is "NEWTONHILLS"

 

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