Run with the Govs
About this race
Join the fun at the 9th Annual Run with the Govs Saturday, June 13, 2026 on a 3.5-mile trail that winds through the heart of South Dakota's capital city. The route features bronze statues of all former governors. Race through to see the highlights or stroll along the route to enjoy the artistry and stories of the state's legendary leaders. This year's featured leader is the 9th Governor of South Dakota, Peter Norbeck, who served as Governor from 1917-1921. Governor Norbeck was an avid sportsman. He held the very first Pheasant Hunting Season in our state! Run with the Govs walking participants are encouraged to snap a selfie with Governor Norbeck's statue, which stands at the corner of Pierre Street and Dakota Avenue.
The race starts and finishes behind the beautiful State Capitol building in Hilger's Gulch. Participants of all ages are welcome, including kids in strollers, and dogs on leashes. All registered runners/walkers are guaranteed a t-shirt if registered by June 1st. Awards will be given for the overall male and female winners as well as the top male and female age 12 and under.
Race registration fees and additional donations will be contributed to The Trail of Governors Foundation.
See the race route on Map My Run (RUN WITH THE GOVS).
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Running
3.5 Mile Run with the Govs
Check-in and on-site registration: 7:15 - 8:15 a.m. Race start: 8:30 a.m., make your way to the start line by 8:20 a.m. The official route is available at Map My Run (RUN WITH THE GOVS). https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/2442661360 Registration includes: - race entry - collector bib - t-shirt (guaranteed if registered by 6/1/26) - water at the finish line and snacks to refuel - an experience like no other! Share your experience on social media with #runwiththegovs and #trailofgovernors Parking is located in the lots on the north side of the Capitol building and along Nicollet Street, Broadway Avenue, and Capitol Parking Lot. There will be food trucks onsite so grab a coffee and a snack after the run!! Coming from out of town and need a place to stay or eat? Check out all the great options listed on the Chamber of Commerce site. https://pierre.org/visit-pierre-south-dakota/
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Pierre, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:56 AM and sets at 9:26 PM local time (CDT) in Pierre on June 13, 2026 — 15h 30m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Pierre events
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