River Rat Run
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Yankton, South Dakota
- Price $38.10 - $69.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the River Rat Run on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the stunning location of Yankton! This exciting event features newly resurfaced scenic trails through the breathtaking Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation area. Runners can choose from a range of distances, including a challenging half marathon, while enjoying the picturesque views of the lake and the surrounding wildlife, including the majestic Bald Eagles that call this area home.
Race check-in will take place at Ace Bike & Fitness on Friday evening, and participants can also register on the day of the event at the picnic shelter in Gavins Point Area. The race promises chip-timed runs, with awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age divisions. Every half marathon participant will receive a finishing medal, and all runners will receive a special event shirt. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful race routes around!
Race check-in will take place at Ace Bike & Fitness on Friday evening, and participants can also register on the day of the event at the picnic shelter in Gavins Point Area. The race promises chip-timed runs, with awards for overall winners and top finishers in various age divisions. Every half marathon participant will receive a finishing medal, and all runners will receive a special event shirt. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful race routes around!
Organiser's Description
Race Website is https://www.riverratmarathon.com.
This race will take you along the NEWLY RESURFACED scenic trails of the Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation area. Runners travel on established, new paved trails1 that trek through wooded areas as they wind along the shores of Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton. There are spectacular views of the area and wildlife from the trails. The lake area is a winter haven for Bald Eagles. We do not think you will find a more beautiful race route to run!
Race check in and packet pick up :
-At Ace Bike & Fitness 2404 Broadway (recommended) day before event from 4:30-7:30 PM Friday; new registrations will also be accepted at ACE during check in period
-Day of event at the picnic shelter at Gavins Point Area, 1 hour before race, closes 15 minutes before each race.2
CHIP TIMED. Prizes awarded to the OVERALL male and female AND prizes awarded to the first and second place male and female in the following age divisions: (1-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 61-99). You must be present to receive awards if you place. No awards will be mailed out. Finishing medals for all 1/2 marathon runners. Shirts for runners only.
* There are two very short grass sections that link the trails.
* All races completed by 11:00 am.
This race will take you along the NEWLY RESURFACED scenic trails of the Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation area. Runners travel on established, new paved trails1 that trek through wooded areas as they wind along the shores of Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton. There are spectacular views of the area and wildlife from the trails. The lake area is a winter haven for Bald Eagles. We do not think you will find a more beautiful race route to run!
Race check in and packet pick up :
-At Ace Bike & Fitness 2404 Broadway (recommended) day before event from 4:30-7:30 PM Friday; new registrations will also be accepted at ACE during check in period
-Day of event at the picnic shelter at Gavins Point Area, 1 hour before race, closes 15 minutes before each race.2
CHIP TIMED. Prizes awarded to the OVERALL male and female AND prizes awarded to the first and second place male and female in the following age divisions: (1-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, and 61-99). You must be present to receive awards if you place. No awards will be mailed out. Finishing medals for all 1/2 marathon runners. Shirts for runners only.
* There are two very short grass sections that link the trails.
* All races completed by 11:00 am.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$69.90
STARTING AT THE LEWIS AND CLARK GAVINS POINT PICNIC SHELTER, RUNNING ON PAVED TRAILS THROUGH WOODED AREAS OF LEWIS AND CLARK CAMPGROUND, THEN ALONG LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE AND EAST AROUND LAKE YANKTON, ENDING BACK AT GAVINS POINT! IT IS A FABULOUS 1/2 MARATHON COURSE! Spectactular views of the area and wildlife from the trails. The lake area is a winter haven for Bald Eagles. CHIP TIMED. Prizes awarded to the OVERALL male and female AND prizes awarded to the first and second place male and female in the following age divisions: (1-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-99). You must be present to receive awards if you place. No awards or T-shirts will be mailed out. Finishing medals for all 1/2 marathon runners. Shirts for runners only. ***IMPORTANT- Your bib must be visible during the entire race, start to finish or you may be disqualified. Runners must pass over the start and finish line. -
10k Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:25AM CDT)
$48.70
YOU WILL START AT THE GAVINS POINT PICNIC SHELTER AND TRAVEL THROUGH THE ENTIRE LEWIS AND CLARK CAMPGROUND. THE ROUTE WILL TAKE YOU ON PAVED TRAILS THROUGH THE WOODS, WITH THE LAST 5K ALL ALONG THE SCENIC LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE, FINISHING BACK AT GAVINS POINT. Spectactular views of the area and wildlife from the trails. The lake area is a winter haven for Bald Eagles. CHIP TIMED. Prizes awarded to the OVERALL male and female AND prizes awarded to the first and second place male and female in the following age divisions: (1-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-99). You must be present to receive awards if you place. No awards or T-shirts will be mailed out. Shirts for runners only. ***IMPORTANT- Your bib must be visible during the entire race, start to finish or you may be disqualified. Runners must pass over the start and finish line. No finishing medals for the 10K. -
5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:15AM CDT)
$38.10
STARTING AT THE LEWIS AND CLARK GAVINS POINT PICNIC SHELTER, LOOPING THROUGH THE LEWIS AND CLARK CAMPGROUND ON PAVED TRAILS THROUGH SOME WOODED AREAS AND BACK TO GAVINS POINT ALONG THE SCENIC LEWIS AND CLARK LAKE! BEAUTIFUL RUN! Spectactular views of the area and wildlife from the trails. The lake area is a winter haven for Bald Eagles. CHIP TIMED. Prizes awarded to the OVERALL male and female AND prizes awarded to the first and second place male and female in the following age divisions: (1-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-99). You must be present to receive awards if you place. No awards or T-shirts will be mailed out. Shirts for runners only. ***IMPORTANT- Your bib must be visible during the entire race, start to finish or you may be disqualified. Runners must pass over the start and finish line. NO finishing medals for running the 5K.
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