Events
Place
Founders Park
Rapid City, SD US 57701
Description
The Memorial Day 5K/10K and 15K is coming to Rapid City!
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 26, 2025. Come join us and pay tribute to those that have served & continue to serve & protect our country!
We start at 8:00 AM in Founders 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.
Charity Partner
The Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K is currently seeking a charity partner. For more information about being the charity partner, contact Meredith.
Sponsors
The Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K is currently accepting sponsors. For sponsor or partner related inquiries, contact Meredith.
Why should you sponsor the Five Star NTP Memorial Day 5K/10K/15K?
- Develop a relationship with your community.
- Express your support for a charity.
- Increase name-recognition in your community.
- Our process for building a race experience means that your business has the opportunity to be the driving force behind a race, including an Early Packet Pickup the evening before an event (bringing traffic through your door) or a customized finish line experience for our racers.
Entry Fee & Registration
Regular Registration: (ends 05/20):
-5K: $35 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-15K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
-Virtual Races: $30
-Military: Free
Late Registration: (ends 05/25):
-5K: $37.5 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $42.5 (no shirt save $5)
-15K: $47.5 (no shirt save $5)
-Military: Free
Race Day Registration:
-5K: $40 (no shirt save $5)
-10K: $45 (no shirt save $5)
-15K: $50 (no shirt save $5)
*All participants registered by 05/16 are guaranteed race swag in your size. Afterwards, swag will be while supplies last.
Event Schedule
May 16th
- Last day to register to guarantee your shirt size
May 26th
- 7:00 AM Race Day Registration & Pickup Opens at the race site.
- 8:00 AM Race START
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 Wednesday 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 5/27.
Step 6
View your Virtual Results HERE Wednesday 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! This will be the 1st of three finisher medals for our Patriotic Series so collect all THREE!
Course & Timing
All three events will start and finish at Founders Park. All routes are an out and back, with the 10K & 15K doing multiple laps.
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
Championships & Turkey Trot
This is one of your first opportunities to qualify for (1) free entry into our 2024 Turkey 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 immediately disqualified, 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.
