From the Organizer
Come One, Come All.. for our 9th Annual Blue Move- 5K and 1 Mile
Support the fight against Colorectal Cancer!
Every half mile learn facts about colorectal cancer and finish the race by running through a large, inflatable colon!
All proceeds help fund colonoscopies for the underserved patients of Falls Community Health in Sioux Falls, SD.
Location:
Race is located downtown Sioux Falls at Fawick Park.
Run out and back on a designated paved trail which follows the Big Sioux River!
Details:
- Children 10 and Under participate for free (Youth Small T-Shirts available for purchase $10)
- T-Shirts and Swag Bag guaranteed for the first 100 participants who register by 7/27.
- Dogs are allowed if on a leash.
- Strollers Allowed.
Awards:
RACE AWARDS (5k):
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- Top 2 Male Runners
- Top 2 Female Runners
- New This Year: Top Two Runners (age 15 and under)
- New This Year: Best Time 5-Person Team
- FUN AWARDS:
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- Most BLUE Participant
- First Person to Register (must be present to win)
- Farthest Distance Traveled (must be present to win)
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If an ADA accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Relations Office at 367-8745 or Select Contact Event Icon above the Event Listing.
*If inclement weather occurs you will be notified via email and Facebook of any cancellations.* *Refunds will not be given if cancelled.*
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
83°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sioux Falls Wfo Ap.
Host City
About Sioux Falls, SD
Population
197,642
as of 2023
Elevation
1,422 ft
Nearest Airport
FSD
Sioux Falls Regional Airport · 0 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Blue Move, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most 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)
- What is The Blue Move?
- The Blue Move is a running race held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Blue Move?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at FAWICK PARK, Sioux Falls, SD. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Blue Move?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Blue Move
Aug 8, 2026