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Saturday, April 24th, 2027
Gavin's Point Road Picnic Shelter/Gavin's Point Beach Parking Area, Yankton SD
Half · 10K · 5K
41–61°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2026
38–60°F
dry
2025
45–53°F
rain
2024
40–64°F
dry
2023
31–58°F
dry
2022
40–49°F
dry
2021
34–51°F
dry
2020
46–65°F
dry
2019
46–75°F
dry
2018
45–52°F
rain
2017
53–68°F
dry
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About this race
2026 River Rat Race Results
Race Background
The River Rat Run started in 2009 to honor SFC Rich Schild, who gave his life on December 4, 2005, during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Rich was devoted to his family, friends, and community, and this event carries on his legacy by donating all race proceeds to local nonprofit organizations.
Race Details
- Options: Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon.
- Course: Scenic, chip-timed course with video and manual iPad backup through Lewis and Clark Lake Recreation Area.
- Route: Newly paved trails winding through wooded landscapes along the shores of Lewis and Clark Lake and Lake Yankton.
- Experience: Enjoy panoramic lake views and abundant wildlife, with opportunities to spot bald eagles in winter.
Learn more at www.riverratrun.com.
Awards and Prizes
- Winners: Prizes for overall male and female winners.
- Age Divisions: Prizes for first- and second-place finishers in age divisions: 1–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70–99.
- Finisher Medals: Only half-marathon participants receive finisher medals.
- Race T-shirts: Guaranteed only for runners who register by midnight on Sunday, April 18, 2027.
All races conclude by 11:00 a.m. Please consider Race insurance! River Rat Run does not offer refunds.
Packet Pick-Up Information
- Location: Packet pick-up the day before the event at Ace Bike & Fitness, 2404 Broadway, Yankton, SD.
- Time: Available from 5:00 pm to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, where new registrations will also be accepted.
- Race Day Check-In: Takes place at the picnic shelter in the Gavins Point Area, starting one hour before each race.
- Deadline: Check-in closes 15 minutes before the start. No new race-day registrations will be accepted.
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