• Pioneer Park
  • 6th St & 1st Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
  • US
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Brookings, South Dakota, hosts the 25th oldest marathon in the US,
run every year since 1970. The course includes historic neighborhoods, beautiful parks, bike paths, and tree-lined streets. ​Along the way, runners are supported by hundreds of wonderful volunteers, and opportunities abound for family and friends to cheer.

Registration Information

Race Limits for 2021

  • Marathon limited to 200 runners

  • Half Marathon limited to 300 runners

  • Marathon Relay limited to 50 teams​​


All races (except the 5K) will close on on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:59 PM central unless closed at an earlier date based on race entry limits. No race day or race week registration.

Runners must be at least 16 years old to participate in the marathon and at least 12 years old to participate in the half marathon.

Entry Confirmation
Have you already registered? Confirm your registration here.

Questions
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E-mail:
Matt Bien, Race Director at: run@brookingsmarathon.com

Write:
Brookings Marathon
PO Box 8012
Brookings, SD 57006

Fees

IF THE EVENT IS FORCED TO CANCEL, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER REFUNDS.
RUNNERS MAY DEFER TO THE MAY 2022 EVENTS.

​Marathon
Registration through February 28 is $65.00
Registration after February is $80.00

Half Marathon
Registration through February 28 is $50.00
Registration after February 28 is $60.00

Marathon Relay (entry fee per team)
Registration through February 28 is $110.00
Registration after February 28 is $140.00

Scotty Roberts 5K
(Registration opens March 1st)
​Registration through March 31 is $20.00
​Registration after March 31 is $25.00

Race Week Schedule

Festivities start on Friday afternoon at the Children's Museum of South Dakota in downtown Brookings. Pick up your race packet and run or watch a 5K. The fun continues on Saturday with all races starting and finishing in Pioneer Park.

Friday, May 14, 2021
Children's Museum of South Dakota

  • 5:00 - 8:00 pm ..... Packet Pickup Only - All Races

  • 5:00 pm ..... Scotty Roberts 5K - Registration Begins

  • 6:00 pm ..... Scotty Roberts 5K - Start of Race

  • 6:30 pm ..... Awards Presentation

  • 6:45 pm ..... Kids Run


Saturday, May 15, 2021
Pioneer Park

  • 5:30 - 6:30 am ..... Packet pick up only. Sorry, no race day registration.

  • 6:55 am ..... Flag Presentation and National Anthem

  • 7:00 am ..... Marathon/Half/Relay Start

  • 11:00 am ..... Awards Presentation (Pioneer Park)

  • 1:00 pm ..... Finish line closes

  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.....Post-race celebration at The 9 Bar/Cubby's (Main Ave/Downtown)