
South Dakota Service Dog Jog 5k is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Rapid City, SD, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $35.
From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes, grab your family and friends, and join us for the South Dakota Service Dog Jog 5K! This community event brings people together to raise awareness and support for the life-changing work of South Dakota Service Dogs.
Every step you take helps provide highly trained service dogs to veterans and first responders living with PTSD, trauma, and other service-related disabilities. These remarkable dogs restore independence, confidence, and hope to the heroes who have sacrificed so much for our communities and our country.
Whether you're racing for a personal best, walking with your family, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation makes a difference. Dogs on leashes are welcome, so bring your four-legged running buddy along for the fun. Because humans will find any excuse to make their dog wear a bandana and call it "race attire."
Event Highlights:
Timed 5K run and untimed walk
Family-friendly atmosphere
Dog-friendly event
Service dog demonstrations and educational opportunities
Awards, vendors, refreshments, and community partners
Together, we can help ensure that no veteran or first responder has to face life's challenges alone. Join us as we run for a purpose, honor our heroes, and support the incredible bond between service dogs and the people whose lives they transform.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
69°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rapid City Wfo, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
76,836
as of 2023
City Elevation
3,317 ft
Nearest Airport
RAP
Rapid City Regional Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at South Dakota Service Dog Jog 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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98 miles away
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140 miles away
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Less than a mile away
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31 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
South Dakota Service Dog Jog 5k
Sep 26, 2026