Rapid City Marathon
Race Date
Jul 26, 2026
Location
Rapid City, SD
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Location
- Rapid City, South Dakota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
The Experience
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July 25th & 26th 2026
REGISTER (http://register.regxtiming.com)
Race Info RACE INFO
Come take a run through Rapid City and experience the town like no other
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Race Schedule
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Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
Rapid City Bike Path to Canyon Lake Park, Rapid City, SD, 57702
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Solid Pick503 years running
~134 finishers a year
growing or steady
15% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 18 states
winner 1:20:55
typical high 89°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
66°
Afternoon (High)
89°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.0"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
48%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Rapid City Marathon?
The Rapid City Marathon was held on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Where does the Rapid City Marathon take place?
It takes place in Rapid City, South Dakota.
What distances does the Rapid City Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Rapid City Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Rapid City Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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