River Rat Run
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Yankton, South Dakota
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the River Rat Run on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in the picturesque town of Yankton. This exhilarating race takes you along the newly resurfaced scenic trails of the Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation Area, where you can immerse yourself in nature while enjoying stunning views of the lake and surrounding wildlife, including the majestic Bald Eagles that call this area home.
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a half marathon, making it a perfect event for runners of all levels. The established paved trails wind through beautiful wooded areas and along the shores of Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton, providing an idyllic backdrop for your running adventure. This chip-timed event will award prizes to the overall male and female winners, along with top finishers in various age divisions. Plus, every half marathon runner will receive a finishing medal to commemorate their achievement. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to run in one of the most beautiful locations—mark your calendars for the River Rat Run!
Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a half marathon, making it a perfect event for runners of all levels. The established paved trails wind through beautiful wooded areas and along the shores of Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton, providing an idyllic backdrop for your running adventure. This chip-timed event will award prizes to the overall male and female winners, along with top finishers in various age divisions. Plus, every half marathon runner will receive a finishing medal to commemorate their achievement. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to run in one of the most beautiful locations—mark your calendars for the River Rat Run!
Organiser's Description
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!
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.
1. There are two very short grass sections that link the trails.
We do not think you will find a more beautiful race route to run!
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.
1. There are two very short grass sections that link the trails.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
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. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:25AM EDT)
$38.10
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. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th April 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$27.50
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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