River Rat Run
- Date Sat 26th April 2025
- Location Yankton, South Dakota
- Price $27.50 - $54.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the River Rat Run on Saturday, April 26, 2025, in beautiful Yankton! This exciting race will take participants along the breathtaking trails of the Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation Area. Runners can choose to compete in a half marathon, navigating established paved paths that wind through picturesque wooded areas and alongside the stunning shores of Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton.
With scenic views and the chance to spot wildlife, including majestic Bald Eagles, this event promises to be a feast for the eyes as well as a challenge for the legs. The River Rat Run is chip-timed, ensuring accurate race results, and prizes will be awarded to the overall top male and female finishers, along with the top two finishers in various age divisions. Every half marathon participant will receive a finishing medal, and all runners will get a commemorative shirt. Don’t miss out on this beautiful race route—mark your calendars and prepare for an exhilarating day in the great outdoors!
With scenic views and the chance to spot wildlife, including majestic Bald Eagles, this event promises to be a feast for the eyes as well as a challenge for the legs. The River Rat Run is chip-timed, ensuring accurate race results, and prizes will be awarded to the overall top male and female finishers, along with the top two finishers in various age divisions. Every half marathon participant will receive a finishing medal, and all runners will get a commemorative shirt. Don’t miss out on this beautiful race route—mark your calendars and prepare for an exhilarating day in the great outdoors!
Organiser's Description
This race will take you along the scenic trails of the Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation area. Runners travel on established, 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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