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 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.

Race Awards

2 Mile Race:

1st overall male/female | Last overall male/female

5 Mile Race:

1st overall male/female | Last overall male/female

Points Series ‘26 - Deer Dash, Camden, Big Sioux Rec, Newton Hills & Partner Races: Good Earth presented by 605 Running Company & Mount Lucia Trail Race presented by Missouri River Runners:

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

Age Divisions For Points Series:

29 & Under | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+

Race Registration

Register Here at Ultrasignup.com

**Please note: Due to the race routes going through flood zones, there is a possibility the courses could be vastly altered or races canceled due to heavy rainfall leading up to the race.

Entry Fees

2 & 5-mile races are the same price

General Registration: $40 through registration cutoff

Current SF Run Club Member: A Discount Code was sent out to all current members at the opening of registration. Are you current and need the code? Email runsiouxfalls@gmail.com and we’ll get it to you!

18yrs Old and Under (as of race day): $15 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:

• ‘All 4 Races’ for $170* or ‘4 Race-Under 18’ for $70*

  *Special swag gift for those who sign up for all 4 races using this price point!

  (Extra swag not given if you sign up for individual races)

• 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.