South Dakota · Half Marathon · 5K
Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon
Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K event held in Spearfish, South Dakota. It is usually held in July; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 580 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Spearfish, SD
- Field size
- ~580 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- July (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Spearfish, South Dakota
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 580 runners
- Course
- Continuous downhill, ~1300 ft drop, ~80 ft gain
- Registration
- halfmarathons.net
- Official website
- spearfishcanyonhalfmarathon.com
About the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon
A scenic, mostly downhill half marathon and 5K through Spearfish Canyon in the Black Hills, drawing runners from across the country and supporting Northern Hills CASA.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Record 576 participants from 33 states in 2025; benefits CASA of the Northern Hills
- Notes
- Large scenic Black Hills half marathon.
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Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon held?
- In Spearfish, South Dakota.
- What distances does the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon?
- About 580 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 Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at halfmarathons.net. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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