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Sioux Falls Marathon

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What This Race Counts Toward:

Boston: Yes

World Marathon Majors: No

Sioux Falls Marathon Description

The Sioux Falls Marathon starts and finishes at Howard Wood Field in downtown Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with the final stretch crossing the finish line on the stadium track. The USATF-certified course is a Boston Qualifier, taking runners past Falls Park and along one of the nation’s top-ranked urban bike trail systems. Held every September, it’s the centerpiece of South Dakota’s biggest marathon weekend, which also includes a half marathon and a 5K. Pace groups support a wide range of finish times, making the flat, scenic route a popular pick for first-time marathoners and BQ hopefuls alike.

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Sioux Falls Marathon Additional Details:

The course saves its best moment for last: runners finish directly on the stadium track inside Howard Wood Field, a genuinely memorable way to close out 26.2 miles. Along the way, aid stations offer steady hydration and cheerful volunteer support, though slower runners and walkers should carry extra water since a few stations have been known to run dry late in the day. Finishers take home a medal featuring the Sioux Falls skyline, then head to a well-stocked post-race spread of food and drinks. Falls Park and the city’s scenic bike trail system round out a route locals are proud to show off.

Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat

Type: Loop

Surface: Road/Pavement

Pace Groups: Yes

Time Limit: 6 hr 30 min (full), 3 hr 15 min (half)

# of Finishers

Half Marathon: 900-1000

Marathon: 400 to 450

Elevation Details

Elevation Gain: 611 ft (Marathon), Unknown (Half)

Elevation Loss: 611 ft (Marathon), Unknown (Half)

Average Temperature

Train Smarter for Race Day

A great race starts long before the starting line. Whether you’re chasing your first finish or hunting a new PR, a structured training plan takes the guesswork out of race prep — building your fitness, your confidence, and your mileage at the right pace for you.

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Things to Do in Sioux Falls, SD, USA

Make the most of race weekend — here’s how to fill the time before and after you cross the finish line.

Arts & Culture

SculptureWalk Sioux Falls

Stroll SculptureWalk Sioux Falls, an outdoor art exhibit with more than 65 sculptures from the Washington Pavilion to Falls Park — a relaxed, low-impact walking stop after race day.

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Scenic Drives & Viewpoints

Falls Park

Take in the Big Sioux River cascading over quartzite formations at Falls Park, with an observation tower and walking trails — a relaxed, flat way to spend a rest day.

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Sports & Entertainment

Washington Pavilion

Catch a show or explore interactive exhibits at the Washington Pavilion, Sioux Falls’s hub for arts and science — a relaxed, indoor way to spend an afternoon after race day.

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Museums & History

Siouxland Heritage Museums

Learn the region’s pioneer and Native American history at the Siouxland Heritage Museums — an easy, indoor, low-impact stop after race day.

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Shopping

Empire Mall

Browse more than 140 stores and restaurants at the Empire Mall, Sioux Falls’s premier shopping destination — an easy, flat, indoor stroll for a post-race souvenir.

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Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens

Great Plains Zoo

See more than 1,000 animals across 137 species, including 24 endangered species, at the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History — a flat, self-paced walk.

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