Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon/5K

Spearfish, SD

SAVE THE DATE: The 38th Annual Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Online registrations will begin in January 2024.

This event is an annual fundraiser which benefits abused and neglected children through the Northern Hills Area CASA Program.

Join us and be a hero for the CASA Cause!


The HALF MARATHON is a road race down the beautiful Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway featuring limestone canyon walls blanketed with coniferous and deciduous trees along Spearfish Creek. Runners begin in Savoy at 7 AM and follow Highway 14A, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, to the Spearfish City Park.   Cost $75  -  $90 day prior/at event
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All participants receive a participation medal. Virtual participants will be mailed a medal for completion of the race if a time is reported.

-The top 3 finishers will receive place medals in the following age categories: under 12, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
-Everyone registered by June 24 will receive a race shirt/tank.
-The Half Marathon course is a certified course (USATF Certificate SD16003BK). Participants must run on the left side of the road or  be DISQUALIFIED.
-Buses will be available to transport runners from the Spearfish City Park to the starting point of the half marathon beginning at 5:30 a.m. on July 13. The last bus will leave at 6:00 a.m. Participants are welcome to be dropped off at the starting point near Savoy. However, traffic can get extremely congested, so we strongly encourage runners to ride the bus.

The 5K starts and ends in the Spearfish City Park. Runners follow the road through the campground and connect with the bike path to the canyon parking lot, then head back down the scenic byway to reconnect with the bike path to end in the park. Cost $40 -  $50 day prior/at event
-The top 3 finishers will receive place medals in the following age categories: under 12, 12-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
-Everyone registered by June 24 will receive a race shirt/tank.
-Team registrations are available. Prizes will be awarded for the fastest team, most unique costumes, and the best team spirit.

**T-Shirts are only ordered for those pre-registered by 6/24/2024
MENS' SIZES-TSHIRTS, WOMENS' SIZES-RAZORBACK TANKS, YOUTH SIZES-TSHIRTS

**Discounted nightly lodging rates may be available at the Spearfish Holiday Inn. Please contact the hotel directly at 605-642-4683. More information will be announced when it gets closer to the 2024 date.

**Packet pick-up for 2024 will occur on Friday, July 12, from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Northern Hills Area CASA Office, located at 741 N. 5th Street in Spearfish. If you are unable to pick up your bib/packet during this time, you can get it, beginning at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Spearfish City Park.


**As this is a fundraising event for Northern Hills CASA, a non-profit organization, no refunds will be issued.



When & Where

Jul 8, 2023

Saturday

7:00 AM

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