The annual Brookings Marathon is a Boston qualifier, USATF Certification #SD 08006TLB. The marathon distance has a rich tradition in Brookings. This South Dakota community has hosted a 26.2 mile event since June 21, 1970. Just as the course has changed a few times over the years, the racing experience …
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The annual Brookings Marathon is a Boston qualifier, USATF Certification #SD 08006TLB.
The marathon distance has a rich tradition in Brookings. This South Dakota community has hosted a 26.2 mile event since June 21, 1970. Just as the course has changed a few times over the years, the racing experience continues to evolve. Today’s event has beautiful neighborhoods, hundreds of wonderful volunteers, and a great post-race party for you and your family and friends. The present layout has received the most praise and enthusiasm from runners and spectators alike. Re-created in 2004, the Brookings Marathon captures small town running at its finest. All of what makes Brookings a great place to live is on display as runners pace their way thru neighborhoods and parks, bike paths and downtown, historic districts and South Dakota State University.
The half marathon distance has also grown in popularity since the course change in 2004. Runners start with the marathon and follow the same scenic course until mile 11, where they split and head back to Pioneer Park. Maybe it’s a chance to challenge yourself beyond the typical 5K, or possibly a warmup for an upcoming marathon. Whatever the reason, this is one half that is sure to fill you with all the excitement that race weekend has to offer.
Named for a running icon in the Brookings Community, the Scotty Roberts 5K takes place the evening before the marathon. Dr. Roberts ran before running was even considered good for you, and his efforts helped “pave the ways” of Brookings running over many years. This event provides a great chance to get in a friendly race and still volunteer or cheer for your favorite runner on Saturday. Registration, packet pickup, and the meal all take place at the start and finish of the 5K. Taking in the sights, sounds, and tastes of marathon weekend couldn’t be easier.
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Was surprised the race gave a 2-4-1 and club discounts. So I was running on my Maniacs discount and my wife got a free race. There was a post party … MORE
Was surprised the race gave a 2-4-1 and club discounts. So I was running on my Maniacs discount and my wife got a free race. There was a post party at a bar in town excellent. First rate swag with a nice 1/4 zip jacket(lightweight) and my wife’s age group prize was wool cap. As for the race course plus and minus. Plus nice college town with good neighborhoods. Minus why so many sidewalks and did we really have to run down the gravel beside the railroad tracks. Plus great bike paths thru parks. So for my wife it was great for me I just didn’t like that many sidewalks and turns. Again I was slow but it was my third marathon in a short period of time.