South Dakota · 10K · 5K · Walk
Avera Race Against Cancer
Avera Race Against Cancer is a 10K, 5K and Walk event held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 8,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD
- Field size
- ~8,600 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, Walk
- Field size
- About 8,600 runners
- Course
- Flat / urban
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- avera.org
About the Avera Race Against Cancer
The state's signature charity race benefiting the Avera Cancer Institute, drawing thousands of runners and walkers each May to Sioux Falls for 5K/10K runs and family walks.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- South Dakota's largest race and largest cancer fundraiser; 38th annual in 2026 drew 8,600+ participants and raised over $950,000
- Notes
- Large Sioux Falls charity race.
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Avera Race Against Cancer: common questions
- When is the Avera Race Against Cancer?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Avera Race Against Cancer held?
- In Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
- What distances does the Avera Race Against Cancer offer?
- 10K, 5K and Walk.
- How many people run the Avera Race Against Cancer?
- About 8,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Avera Race Against Cancer?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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