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Best Black Hills and Badlands Races to Join

  • Best Black Hills and Badlands Races to Join
    Best Black Hills and Badlands Races to Join
Updated: 
Thursday, August 25, 2022
By : 
Alyssa

Without a doubt, one of the best ways to experience the region is on foot or by bike. Whether it’s a 5K race, a bucket-list marathon or a thrilling gravel grinder, the Black Hills and Badlands certainly offer the prettiest backdrop to your fitness goals. Here’s a rundown of some of the best races in the region in 2022:

The Rattler 5
Sunday, July 23, 2023

Race Date: Saturday, 07-23-2022
Registration: online only - closes at noon on 7-22-2022
Race Time: 8:00 am
Location: Founder's Park (race will be run on M Hill)
Price:
   Registration Fee: $25.00 (use your membership ID to get the BHRC discount)

Dakota Five-O
Sunday, September 3, 2023

As the premier mountain bike race of the Black Hills, the Dakota Five-O continues to entice riders from across the country.  From the pristine, hand-built single-track that graces much of the course, to the PBR and bacon station and the high spirited after party, riders are impressed with this 50

Wheelin' to Wall
Saturday, September 28, 2024 to Sunday, September 29, 2024

Thanks to some of the most persistent roadside billboards advertising “free ice water” among other things, most people have heard of Wall Drug located in the town of Wall, SD. And just outside of the town lies Badlands National Park, a dramatic and ancient display of sandstone formations.

 BONUS: 

While humans aren't eligible for this famous race, we still think it's a regional must-see! 

For a full list of events year-round, visit BlackHillsBadlands.com/events.

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