Place
Elmwood Park
Sioux Falls, SD US 57107
Description
The Memorial Day 5K/10K and 15K is coming to Sioux Falls!
Memorial Day is about remembering the soldiers who died while on Active Duty in the Military. In their honor, we are offering all Active and Retired Military a *Complimentary race (5K, 10K or 15K)" on May 25, 2024. Come join us and pay tribute to those that have served & continue to serve & protect our country!
We start at 8:00 AM in Elmwood Park with an amazing crowd full of energy. Scenic course, Finisher Medals, awesome race shirts, & Awards for the Top 3 Overalls, Top 3 Masters Overalls, Top 3 Grand Master Overalls, Top 3 Senior Master Overalls, and Top 3 in all the regular 5 year Age Groups.
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sponsors
Be a Sponsor & contact us today!
Nancy@fivestarntp.com
Entry Fee & Registration
Preview Pricing (ends 2/14)
- 5K: $25
- 10K: $30
- 15K: $35
- MILITARY 5K: FREE*
- MILITARY 10K: FREE*
- MILITARY 15K: FREE*
- Virtual Events: $35
Early Bird Pricing (ends 2/19)
- 5K: $30
- 10K: $35
- 15K: $40
- MILITARY 5K: FREE*
- MILITARY 10K: FREE*
- MILITARY 15K: FREE*
- Virtual Events: $30
Regular Pricing (ends 5/19)
- 5K: $35
- 10K: $40
- 15K: $45
- MILITARY: FREE*
- Virtual Events: $35
Last Minute Registration (Ends 5/24)
- 5K: $37.50
- 10K: $42.50
- 15K: $47.50
Race Day Registration
- 5K: $40
- 10K: $45
- 15K: $50
**Register by 5/15 to guarantee a shirt in your size. Afterward, they'll be available while supplies last.
Virtual Shirts will be shipped out starting 5/28/24.
VIRTUAL RUNNING - HOW IT WORKS & LINK FOR TIME SUBMISSION
Can't make it out to the event site on race day?
Still want to participate or support the cause and have a shot at an award? Or, maybe you saw the shirt and said: "Sweet, I want one!" Then, the virtual race is for you. Run when & where you want, just submit your time by end of Race Day. We'll ship out virtual packages the Monday after event date! *Shipping available for continental US only.
New to Virtual Running? Here's how it works:
Step 1
Get excited, grab some friends & pups to join you! Sign up, and register for the Memorial Day Virtual 5K, 10K or Half!!
Step 2
Download your Custom Digital Bib! Hydrate and get ready to get moving!
Step 3
Get out there and run or walk! You can run at the park, your favorite route in your neighborhood; anywhere you want. Please remember to be safe!
Step 4
HAVE FUN!~
Share your distance, a selfie, or a picture along your race route, and use the hashtag #MemorialDay5K #MemorialDay10K #MemorialDay15K #fivestarrunning
Step 5
Submit your results directly on RunSignUp.com through your Profile or registration.
You can submit your race time HERE on the Virtual Results page anytime through end of day 5/26.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Monday after the Event Date.
Awards & Medals
Awards in the 5K/10K/15K as follows:
- Top 3 Overall Male & Female
- Top 3 Overall Masters (40+)
- Top 3 Overall Grand Master (50+)
- Top 3 Overall Senior Master (60+)
- Top 3 in each age group (10 & under - 75+)
All finishers will receive a Finisher Medal for 2024!
Course & Timing
All three events will start and finish at Elmwood Park. All events will have a timed start & finish.
Groups and Teams
Running is more F-U-N together, even if we're far apart!
Grab your friends, co-workers, neighbors or family and participate as a TEAM. Your TEAM can be local or across the states; virtual participants will have their shirts shipped! Teams of 5 or more receive discounts off their registration, discounts below.
5+: $2.50 off
11+: 3.75 off
21+: $5.00 off
51+: $6.25 off
100+: $7.50 off
Packet/Bib Pickup
You can sleep in a few extra minutes on race morning...just show up with enough time to get in the start coral.
Bib Mail Out**:
For $5.00 you can have your bib mailed straight to your front door. NOTE: bibs will be sent out via USPS. We'll be sending them out periodically, last mailing Monday before Race Week. Please ensure you put in your complete mailing address. We are not be responsible for any returned, lost or misplaced mail-out bibs. Bib Mail-outs are non-refundable.
*Not responsible for lost mail & bibs left at home. **Replacement bibs will be charged on-site for $2.00.
Race Day Pickup:
Check in opens at 7:00 AM on race morning. Be sure to arrive closer to 7:00 AM as the Race will Start promptly at 8:000 AM.
Championships & Turkey Trot
This is one of your first opportunities to qualify for (1) free entry into our 2024Turkey Trot & also to qualify for our Championship 5K/10K!
All participants will automatically qualify for (1) FREE entry into one of the 2024 Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trots. See event website
Top finishers will also have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Championships held on January 5, 2025. The number of spots available is based on the total registration. See event website
Event Courtesy & Refund Policy
Our events are designed to be fun for the entire family. With that in mind; any competitor, spectator, parent, volunteer, or sponsor, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct or interfering with the positive, competitive atmosphere of the event will be asked to leave the venue and course immediately with no refunds and will be disqualified.
All registrations are final. There are no refunds, deferments, or transfers.
Event will take place rain or shine. In the event of extreme weather, we will cancel for the safety of the participants...there are no refunds in this case.
Participants that do not show up to race/event forfeit their right to any swag.
No COVID-19 Refunds. If unforeseen circumstances arise due to COVID-19, including any Federal or State Health Emergency, refunds will not be provided. The event will go 100% Virtual & shirts will be shipped to participants.
Event Schedule
May 15th
- Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size
May 25th
- 7:00 AM Race Day Registration & Pickup Opens
- 8:00 AM Race START
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K - Sioux Falls.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
