RACE THROUGH SOUTH DAKOTA VIRTUAL RACE

Great Faces. Great Places. Great Miles. 🏔️

Take your miles to the Mount Rushmore State!

The Race Through South Dakota Virtual Race is part of our Race Through America Virtual Race Series—a collection created to celebrate all 50 states, one unforgettable race at a time.

From the rugged beauty of the Black Hills and wide-open prairies to dramatic landscapes, winding trails, and some of America's most recognizable landmarks, South Dakota is full of adventure.

Whether South Dakota is home, somewhere you've visited, a stop on an unforgettable road trip, or simply the next state on your Race Through America journey, this virtual challenge lets you celebrate the Mount Rushmore State from wherever you are.

Choose a 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, or 50 Mile challenge, complete your miles anywhere and anytime, and earn your collectible Race Through South Dakota finisher medal and race bib.

🏔️ Choose your distance. Find your course. Start exploring.

CHOOSE YOUR SOUTH DAKOTA CHALLENGE

1 Mile • 5K • 10K • Half Marathon (13.1 Miles) • Marathon (26.2 Miles) • 50 Miles

🏅 Collectible Race Through South Dakota finisher medal
🎽 Coordinating race bib included
🏃 Run, walk, jog, or hike
📍 Complete your challenge anywhere
📅 Complete anytime
👟 Six distances to choose from
🇺🇸 Part of the Race Through America Virtual Race Series
❤️ 15% of every registration donated to Feeding America
📦 Medal and bib typically ship within 2–5 business days
🌎 Join a community that has helped raise more than $1 million for charities

Your race. Your pace. Your South Dakota adventure.

EXPERIENCE SOUTH DAKOTA 🏔️

South Dakota is a state built for adventure.

The Black Hills.

Wide-open prairies.

Rugged landscapes.

Forests and trails.

Badlands.

Wildlife.

And, of course, Mount Rushmore.

Your Race Through South Dakota challenge gives you a fun way to capture some of that adventurous spirit without needing to travel to South Dakota to participate.

Walk around your neighborhood.

Run your favorite trail.

Explore a local park.

Head to the gym.

Complete your miles on a treadmill.

Or turn your challenge into an outdoor adventure of your own.

One of the best parts of a virtual race is the freedom to choose when and where you race. Hot weather? Start early. Rainy day? Head to the treadmill. Perfect weather? Find a trail and enjoy every mile.

If you're actually in South Dakota?

Even better.

Find a beautiful route, lace up, and make your Race Through South Dakota experience the real thing.

COLLECT SOUTH DAKOTA ON YOUR JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA 🇺🇸

South Dakota is another stop in our Race Through America Virtual Race Series.

The ultimate goal?

RACE THROUGH ALL 50 STATES!

Each state has its own collectible medal celebrating a different part of America.

Complete only the states that mean something special to you—or turn the entire series into one incredible virtual journey across the United States.

Collect:

🏠 States you've lived in
🏃 States where you've completed races
🚗 States you've traveled through
❤️ States connected to family and memories
🗺️ States you've always wanted to visit
🇺🇸 Or eventually...all 50!

Maybe South Dakota is home.

Maybe you've stood beneath Mount Rushmore.

Maybe you've driven through the Badlands or explored the Black Hills.

Maybe South Dakota is still waiting on your travel bucket list.

Or maybe it's simply the next medal you need for your 50-state collection.

There is no required order.

You decide where your virtual journey takes you next.

EARN YOUR SOUTH DAKOTA FINISHER MEDAL 🏅

Every state deserves a place in your collection.

Complete your challenge and celebrate with your collectible Race Through South Dakota finisher medal.

Your registration includes:

🏅 Race Through South Dakota medal
🎽 Coordinating race bib
👟 Your choice of six distances
❤️ A donation to Feeding America

Your medal and bib typically ship within 2–5 business days after registration.

Add South Dakota to your Race Through America medal collection and start deciding which state you'll conquer next.

HOW DOES THE SOUTH DAKOTA VIRTUAL RACE WORK?

1. CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE

Pick your challenge:

1 Mile | 5K | 10K | Half Marathon | Marathon | 50 Miles

Whether you're walking your first mile, chasing a new 5K goal, completing a marathon, or taking on the 50-mile challenge, choose the distance that's right for you.

2. CHOOSE YOUR COURSE

Complete your South Dakota challenge anywhere:

• Around your neighborhood
• At a local park
• On your favorite trail
• At the gym
• On a treadmill
• On a running track
• While traveling
• During another organized race

No trip to South Dakota required!

3. COMPLETE YOUR MILES

Run, walk, jog, or hike your chosen distance.

There's no required pace and no designated starting line.

You create the course. You set the pace.

4. CELEBRATE SOUTH DAKOTA

Track your distance and finishing time using whatever method works best for you.

Then celebrate another state completed!

If you're working your way through the Race Through America Series, there's only one question left:

WHERE ARE WE RACING NEXT?

PERFECT FOR SOUTH DAKOTA LOVERS & 50-STATE CHALLENGERS

Race Through South Dakota is a fun challenge for:

🏔️ South Dakota residents
❤️ Former South Dakotans
🌲 Black Hills lovers
🥾 Hikers and outdoor adventurers
🏃 Runners and walkers
🦬 Wildlife and nature lovers
🚗 Road-trip enthusiasts
🗺️ National park travelers
🏅 Medal collectors
🇺🇸 50-state race challengers
🎁 Anyone looking for a unique South Dakota-themed gift

It's also a fun challenge to complete with friends or family.

Everyone can choose their own distance while sharing the same virtual destination.

Different miles. Same state.

YOUR MILES HELP FIGHT HUNGER ❤️

Our Race Through America Series isn't only about exploring the country.

It's also about giving back.

15% of every Race Through South Dakota registration is donated to Feeding America, helping support efforts to address hunger in communities across the United States.

That means every state you complete can represent something bigger than another medal on your rack.

You're getting active.

You're exploring America virtually.

And you're helping support an important cause along the way.

Race across America. Make your miles matter.

Virtual Run Events independently selects charitable organizations to support through our races and is not affiliated with Feeding America.

MORE THAN $1 MILLION RAISED FOR CHARITY

The Virtual Run Events community has helped raise more than $1 million for charities and nonprofit organizations through our virtual races and fitness challenges.

Every registration adds to that impact.

Every state gives us another opportunity to give back.

And every participant helps turn ordinary miles into something bigger.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RACE?

A virtual race is a running or walking challenge you complete from wherever you are.

There's no crowded starting line.

No required travel.

No minimum pace.

Walk around your neighborhood.

Run your favorite trail.

Use a treadmill.

Explore somewhere new.

Or complete your challenge with friends and family.

You choose the distance.

You choose the course.

You choose the pace.

Your race. Your pace. Your place.

LET'S RACE THROUGH SOUTH DAKOTA! 🏔️

Whether South Dakota is home, somewhere you've explored, somewhere you've raced, or simply the next state on your virtual journey...

It's time to add the Mount Rushmore State to your collection.

Choose your distance.

Lace up.

Start moving.

And earn your next Race Through America medal.

GREAT FACES. GREAT PLACES. GREAT MILES. SOUTH DAKOTA. 🏔️

1 Mile • 5K • 10K • 13.1 • 26.2 • 50 Miles