Registration: https://www.runsiouxfalls.org/newton-hills-trail-race

About This Race

The Sioux Falls Area Running Club (SFARC) has been putting on a trail race at Newton Hills (NH) 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.

Course Description

The Newton Hills races both start and finish in the same area right by the picnic shelter on the other side of the suspension bridge. Racers will start in the open area around the shelter but quickly will be routed into the Woodland Trail single track loop. The loop consists one large hill which promptly goes back down and loops back to the start finish where the 2 milers will finish. The 6 mile participants will keep going through the start/finish area (aid station) taking them on a flat gravel road through the horse camp. The route then turns onto the Blue Diamond Mulit-Use Trail where the trail is shared with horses (not during the race). There are three prominent climbs with sections of flat trails in between. The last .75 mile is a long gradual downhill which leads back to the start/finish area. Race lengths are approximately 2 miles & 6.1 miles