South Dakota · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K
River Rat Run
River Rat Run is a half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Yankton, South Dakota. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Yankton, SD
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Yankton, South Dakota
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Mostly flat, ~1,200 ft (lakeside paved trails)
- Registration
- riverratmarathon.com
- Official website
- riverratmarathon.com
About the River Rat Run
A scenic chip-timed run on newly paved trails winding through woods along Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton, starting and finishing at Riverside Park.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Popular spring lakeside race; chip-timed
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River Rat Run: common questions
- When is the River Rat Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the River Rat Run held?
- In Yankton, South Dakota.
- What distances does the River Rat Run offer?
- Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the River Rat Run?
- About 300 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 River Rat Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at riverratmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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