How hilly is the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K?
The Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K is described as net downhill.
Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon at a glance
- Typical conditions
- 45/100
- Evidence depth
- 37 verified facts
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Canyon, Countryside, City, Parkland, Forest, Riverside, Mountain
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K route go?
The Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K route starts at Near Savoy on Highway 14A, in Spearfish Canyon and finishes at Spearfish City Park, Spearfish. Underfoot, expect paved road (Highway 14A, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway). It passes Savoy, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, Highway 14A, Spearfish Creek and Spearfish City Park. The course follows the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, with limestone canyon walls blanketed by coniferous and deciduous trees running alongside Spearfish Creek.
What should runners know on race day for the Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K?
5. Packet pickup is Friday July 10 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday race morning from 5:30 AM.
Race character
Scenery
- Canyon
- Countryside
- City
- Parkland
- Forest
- Riverside
- Mountain
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
- Charity
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Net Downhill
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Net elevation
- -396 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Qualification status
- Not a Boston Marathon qualifier; open community races with no qualifying time required for entry.
Race day logistics
- Aid stations
- 5
- Medal
- All half marathon racers receive a participation medal.
- Finisher tee
- Paid registrants who sign up by June 23 and select a size receive a complimentary memorabilia race shirt/tank; limited quantities available for purchase otherwise.
Access and course status
- Start
- Near Savoy on Highway 14A, in Spearfish Canyon
- Finish
- Spearfish City Park, Spearfish
- Certified course
- USATF-certified course (certificate SD16003BK)
Course facts
- Course type
- Point To Point
- Surface
- Paved road (Highway 14A, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway)
- Landmarks
- Savoy, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, Highway 14A, Spearfish Creek, Spearfish City Park
- Notable features
- Packet pickup is Friday July 10 (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Saturday race morning from 5:30 AM
- the event starts at 7:00 AM
- The course follows the Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, with limestone canyon walls blanketed by coniferous and deciduous trees running alongside Spearfish Creek
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 23°CTypical temperature
- 20 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 45Favourability /100