South Dakota Service Dog Jog 5k

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.

Join fellow runners on September 26, 2026 for the South Dakota Service Dog Jog 5k. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Rapid City.