2026 Trail Run Series Information
Sioux Falls Run Club
10th Annual Trail Run Series!
Updates for 2026
Swag is back!
Due to popular demand from our survey sent out at the end of last year, we have returned to giving out swag for each race!
Participants who sign up for 'All 4 Races' at the $170 ($70 for 18 & under) price point will get an extra Trail Run Series swag item (shirt).
Updated Age Groups
We have updated our age groups in the points series to the following:
29 & Under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
Youth Pricing Returns
We are excited to bring back 18 & under discount prices for all our races!
Current Run Club Member Discount
Current SF Run Club members have been emailed their discount codes. Save $5 on race entry and $20 off the entire series.
Didn’t get the code? Become a member today and help support local running w/ added benefits! Sign up HERE
Thought you were current but didn’t get the codes? Email us and we can troubleshoot - runsiouxfalls@gmail.com
We now have 2 partner races!
We understand it can be hard to make all the races in the TRS and we also want to highlight other similar trail races happening in our area. Participating in these partner races will earn you points towards our overall series championship. These races are held independently of The SF Run Club TRS and have no affiliation with the Club other than the points series tie in.
Any questions on these races and to register, please refer to the presenting groups below.
Good Earth Trail Festival - Presented by 605 Running Company
8 mile | 4.5 mile | Free kids race
August 15th
Registration to open at a later date
Mount Lucia Trail Race - Presented by Missouri River Runners
5 mile | Free kids race
October 3rd
This is a new race. Registration and more information will become available at a later date and we’ll send out updates at that time.
Registration is open!
One Ear Deer Dash at Oak Grove
3.5 | 7.5 | 12.5 Mile Distances
June 6th - 8:30am (12.5) | 9am (7.5) | 9:30am (3.5)
Registration for all 4 races:
ONLY through the One Ear Deer Dash registration page until June 3rd! Special swag gift for signing up for all 4 races (only through the special price point).
Race Details:
Make the drive south and see why so many people have fallen in love with this race, or make a weekend out of it and camp right in the park! This is a great tune up race for the Black Hills 100 races. As noted above, we will only have ONE signup period for all 4 races that includes the special swag gift, so get signed up before June 3rd.
With three distances to choose from, the Deer Dash races will challenge you however much you want to push your early season training!
Swag for 2026 - Shoe Bag
RegisterHERE
Official Race WebsiteHERE
Camden State Park Trail Races
3 | 7 | 10 Mile Distances
August 22nd - 9am
Race Details:
Camden State Park in SW Minnesota is part of the Coteau des Prairies (highland of the prairie) plateau. The Redwood River cuts through the park forming a wooded valley with ample hiking, biking, and running trails throughout the park. This is the furthest race from Sioux Falls, but the beauty of this park and diversity of the trails makes it a must run event. Skip the morning drive and camp at the park!
The 10 mile race is simply the 3 mile + the 7 mile course. The courses will start and end in the south parking lot by the Redwood River and Bluebird Trailheads. There is ample parking and we have the full group camp to use during our event. Trails vary from wide mowed paths to technical singletrack.
Swag for 2026 - Buff
RegisterHERE
Official Race WebsiteHERE
Big Sioux Rec Trail Races
2 | 5 Mile Distances
FREE 1 Mile Kids Race
September 26th - 9am | 10:30am (Kids Race)
Race Details:
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.
BSR is a great way to get started in trail running if it’s new to you. The races utilize the paved trail within the park and most of the off pavement trails are beginner friendly. Bring the family as we have a free kids race and camping is available in the park!
Swag for 2026 - Toadfish Beverage Cooler
RegisterHERE
Official Race WebsiteHERE
Newton Hills Trail Races
2 | 6 Mile Distances
October 10th - 9am
Race Details:
There is nothing quite like running at Newton Hills in October. Our series will wrap up here with the 25th running of the event and it never disappoints. This has been our most popular race every year and for good reason.
The 2 mile option is a popular race for families to run together. The 6 mile course takes you throughout the park on the all purpose trails and also on the 2 mile course. Peak fall colors at Newton Hills is not something you want to miss!
This is a great tune up race for Glacier Hills Ultra 20k - 30k - 50k as well!
Swag for 2026 - Shirt
RegisterHERE
Official Race WebsiteHERE
2025 Donations
The TRS was financially successful 2025 and we were able to donate the majority of those funds to making our parks and trails better!
$2,000 was awarded to the Sioux County Conservation Board that manages Oak Grove Park.
$1,000 was awarded to Falls Area Single Track (F.A.S.T.) to help make a small dent in the Great Bear phase 2 funding campaign.
$2,000 is set aside to donate to Camden State Park for trail improvements as well.
We are looking forward to another great year of getting on the trails, racing, and having fun with the whole family! Keep a lookout in your inbox, Facebook, Instagram, and Strava for further details on the series. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, want to volunteer, or sponsor the series.
Thank you for your continued support of local races that give back to your community!
Nathan Schwab
Trail Series Race Director
njschwab@gmail.com
John Brantsen
Deer Dash Race Director
brantsen@iastate.edu
Josh Anderson
Camden Co-Race Director
