Skip to content

River Rat Run

Chip Timed Running Events

REGISTRATION

REGISTER HERE!
Image
Efb 2203 s

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

River Rat Run – April 25, 2026

Half Marathon • 10K • 5K
Benefiting select Yankton-area nonprofit organizations

Registration

  • Opens: October 1, 2025
  • No race-day registrations for any distance
  • In-person only: No virtual option—must run in person to earn a medal
  • 👉 Click here to register for 2026
Entry Fees
  • Early (Oct 1 – Jan 31): 5K – $25 • 10K – $35 • Half – $50
  • Feb 1 – Feb 28: 5K – $35 • 10K – $45 • Half – $65
  • Mar 1 – Mar 31: 5K – $45 • 10K – $55 • Half – $75
  • Apr 1 – Apr 24: 5K – $55 • 10K – $65 • Half – $85

T-shirts are guaranteed for runners registered by April 19, 2026. Extra shirts may be available on race day after 9 a.m., while supplies last.

Packet Pick-Up & Check-In

  • Friday, April 24 (Recommended):
    Ace Bike & Fitness, 2404 Broadway, Yankton
    4:30 – 7:30 p.m. (new registrations accepted here)
  • Race Day, April 25:
    Gavins Point Area picnic shelter
    Opens 1 hour before each race and closes 15 minutes before start time
    No new registrations on race day.
A free park day pass for participant vehicles is available upon request at packet pick-up.
Early pick-up is strongly encouraged.

Start Location

The starting line is at the Gavins Point Area picnic shelter, on the east end of the beach parking lot.
➡️ Google Map directions from Yankton

Additional Notes

  • No pets allowed on the trail or in the start/finish area.
Professional Photos by Berry's Photography

Overall and Age Group Awards

Overall Male and Female Winners in Half Marathon, 10k and 5k

1st & 2nd Place Awards in Half Marathon, 10k and 5k in the following age groups:


Male                                                    Female
1-19                                                       1-19
20-29                                                     20-29
30-39                                                     30-39
40-49                                                     40-49
50-59                                                     50-59
60-69                                                     60-69
70-99                                                      70-99
 

MAKE IT A HIKING, CAMPING, & RUNNING WEEKEND!

Routemap

LEWIS AND CLARK RECREATION AREA CAMPSITES AND TRAILS

Make it a great weekend event for you and your family!   Click HERE (OR CALL 1-800-710-2267) to reserve a campsite at the Lewis and Clark Recreation Area!  
Camping fees apply.  (SD Parks entrance fee applicable)
SD CAMPING RESERVATIONS
Sd parks