Brookings, South Dakota, hosts the 25th oldest marathon in the US, the 3rd oldest among those run every year since inception. Though the race has evolved since 1970, the course still includes historic neighborhoods, beautiful parks, bike paths, and tree-lined streets. Along the way, runners are supported by hundreds of wonderful volunteers, and opportunities abound for family and friends to cheer.
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Race Info
The running slots are limited:
– to 300 runners in the marathon,
– to 400 runners in the half marathon,
– to 40 teams in the relay.
Over 300 volunteers are present on the course during the race. Aid stations offering water and sports drink (Powerade) are located every mile and a half after mile 2. The course map provides the locations of the aid stations.
Food, drink, and foil blankets are provided to participants at the finish area. All participants in the marathon, half marathon, and marathon relay receive a custom finisher’s medal and a technical running shirt (long-sleeve quarter zip for the full marathon and short-sleeve for the half and relay).
Race Date
May 10-11, 2024.
Location
Pioneer Park,
6th St & 1st Ave, 104 6th St W,
Brookings, SD 57006, US
Directions
Distances
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- Marathon Relay
- Scotty Roberts 5K
Starting Time
- May 10, 2024 6:00 PM – 5K
- May 11, 2024 7:00 AM – Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay
Entry Fees
- $65 and up – full marathon
- $50 and up – half marathon
- $120 and up – marathon relay (per team)
- $20 and up – 5K
Course Map
You can find the course map and description here: brookingsmarathon.com.
All the courses have the USA Track & Field (USATF) Course Certification.
Registration
To participate in the Brookings races, register here raceroster.com.
Official Race Website
Always visit the race’s website for the most accurate information: brookingsmarathon.com.
Social Media
If you are looking for more information about the race, follow it on Facebook and Twitter.
Related Events
If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Half Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in May.
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