Overview
The Brookings Marathon draws approximately 89 finishers each September on an urban road in Brookings, United States. Brookings' certified marathon serves eastern South Dakota runners on a flat prairie-city loop. The course tours Brookings neighborhoods, university-area roads, and eastern prairie connectors. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Brookings Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Brookings Marathon 2026 race day
The next Brookings Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, 6 September 2026 with a 7:00 am start. The certified course covers 42.195 km (26.2 miles) with 100 m of climbing on a mostly flat with gentle undulations layout.
Brookings Marathon course route
The Brookings Marathon is a largely flat urban road course suited to steady pacing. Starts and finishes in Brookings on an eastern South Dakota loop. The course tours Brookings neighborhoods, university-area roads, and eastern prairie connectors. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.
Brookings Marathon elevation profile
The Brookings Marathon course is mostly flat with gentle undulations over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 100 metres of climbing and 95 metres of descent, with a net climb of 5 metres from start to finish.
Entry requirements
Brookings Marathon is typically held in September. Registration opens through https://www.brookingsmarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Brookings Marathon elevation profile?
- The Brookings Marathon has 100 metres of total climbing and 95 metres of descent over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). The course is mostly flat with gentle undulations, with 5 metres of net climb from start to finish.
- How long is the Brookings Marathon?
- The Brookings Marathon is the standard marathon distance of 42.195 kilometres (26.2 miles), certified to World Athletics rules. The Brookings Marathon is a urban road through Brookings.
- What time does the Brookings Marathon start?
- The 2026 Brookings Marathon starts at 7:00 am local time on Sunday, 6 September 2026. Arrive early for baggage drop and corral access — official race communications on www.brookingsmarathon.com/ confirm any last-minute schedule changes.
- Where does the Brookings Marathon start and finish?
- Starts and finishes in Brookings on an eastern South Dakota loop. Updated course maps are published at https://www.brookingsmarathon.com/ each year.
- When is the Brookings Marathon and how do I register?
- Brookings Marathon is typically held in September. Registration opens through https://www.brookingsmarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
- Is the Brookings Marathon course flat?
- Yes. Brookings Marathon is known for a largely flat profile with only minor undulations, making it popular with runners chasing steady pacing.
- What landmarks does the Brookings Marathon pass?
- The loop tours Brookings neighborhoods and eastern South Dakota prairie roads.
- What weather should runners expect at Brookings Marathon?
- Cool September mornings on the eastern prairie.
Last updated 18 July 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
