⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 13, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
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About
Run with the Govs is an annual 3.6-mile (5.8 km) run in Pierre on June 12, 2027, starting at 8:30 a.m. The course showcases bronze statues of former South Dakota governors.
The event is open to all ages, including families with strollers and dogs on a leash. Awards go to the top male and female finishers as well as to young participants. Registration fees support the Trail of Governors Foundation.
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