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Sunday, 5 September 2027
6:45 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Urban road
Elevation
Rolling · 100 m gain
100 m climbing
Race profile
The Sioux Falls Marathon draws approximately 404 finishers each September on an urban road in Sioux Falls, United States. South Dakota's largest city marathon draws more than 400 finishers on a flat certified Boston-qualifier course. The course tours Sioux Falls parks, riverfront trails, and city neighborhoods on a mostly flat loop. Gentle undulations are the only breaks on an otherwise flat profile.
Sioux Falls Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 404 finishers
Course & terrain
The Sioux Falls Marathon is a largely flat urban road course suited to steady pacing. Starts in the large parking lot east of Howard Wood Field and finishes on the track at Howard Wood Field. The course tours Sioux Falls parks, riverfront trails, and city neighborhoods on a mostly flat loop. Mostly flat with gentle undulations.
The Sioux Falls Marathon course is rolling 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.
Rolling · 100 m gain — approx. 444 m above sea level
↑ 100 m · ↓ 95 m · net +5 m
Registration
Sioux Falls Marathon is typically held in September. Registration opens through https://www.siouxfallsmarathon.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Getting there
Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)
5 km / 3 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
Close to this race
Other races closest to Sioux Falls.
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.
Next race: Saturday, 2 October 2027
The Omaha Marathon draws approximately 1,300 finishers each September on an urban road in Omaha, United States. Its downtown finish ties the race closely to Omaha's revived riverfront core. The route passes the Old Market, the Missouri River corridor, and broad streets with skyline views across the city. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 26 September 2027
The Lincoln Marathon draws approximately 1,052 finishers each May on an urban road in Lincoln, United States. It is Nebraska's premier marathon and a long-standing Boston-qualifier with a competitive Midwestern field each spring. The course passes the Capitol, the University of Nebraska campus, and tree-lined city boulevards through the Star City. Rolling terrain with moderate climbs shapes the middle miles.
Next race: Sunday, 2 May 2027
The Medtronic Twin Cities Marathon (listed here as Minneapolis Marathon) draws thousands of finishers on an urban point-to-point road course from Minneapolis to Saint Paul, United States. It starts downtown Minneapolis and finishes at the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul after passing the Chain of Lakes. Mostly flat with gentle undulations and a late Summit Avenue climb.
Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027
The Wineglass Marathon attracts approximately 1,816 finishers each October on a net-downhill point-to-point through New York's Finger Lakes wine country. The course descends from Bath to Corning along scenic country roads past vineyards, waterfalls, and autumn-coloured hardwood forests. October's peak foliage and the fast descent make it one of the Northeast's most popular destination marathons.
Next race: Sunday, 3 October 2027
The Des Moines Marathon attracts approximately 2,500 finishers each October through Iowa's capital on the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. The course passes the Iowa State Capitol with its golden dome, the East Village district, and Gray's Lake park on flat prairie terrain. October's crisp Midwest autumn makes it Iowa's largest road race.
Next race: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
Which US marathons produce Boston qualifiers in practice — course data, typical BQ rates, and how to match a race to your qualifying window.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How major marathons allocate places — open entry, lotteries, charity bibs, tour operators, and what to check before you commit to a trip.
