Course
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The PCKH route weaves through downtown Mitchell, SD, before taking you along beautiful Lake Mitchell. The course itself is mostly flat with paved roads and bike path trails, perfect for runners of any skill level.
​Lots of water stations. Portable toilets galore. Fans everywhere.
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Half Marathon Route

Half Marathon Runners
  • Start at the Corn Palace & Head North to 7th Street
  • Turn Left/West on 7th to Minnesota Street
  • Right/North on Minnesota St to 23rd (Cemetary Rd)
  • Right/East at 23rd & Go East to Indian Village Rd
  • Turn Left/North on Indian Village Rd & follow this beautiful scenic road along the lake & head to N. Ohlman St.
  • Right/North on N. Ohlman to South Harmon
  • Turn Right/East at South Harmon and follow the loop around
  • N. Ohlman St. (again) this is a 3 way corner, (someone will be here to direct you), but Veer to the right onto West Harmon and head west and follow the lake around
  • At Franks Bay (someone will be here to direct you), jump on the side walk and follow the sidewalk to the Lion Club Park, (someone will be here to direct you), but veer/turn right cross both bridges until Livesay Lane. (Someone will be here to direct you)
  • Livesay Lane turn left/north to Anthony Ave
  • At Anthony Ave turn left/west to Maui Drive
  • At Maui Drive turn right to Dailey Drive
  • At Dailey Drive turn left and follow around to stop sign/407th and turn right down the hill to North Harmon
  • At 407th Ave turn left/south to North Harmon
  • At North Harmon turn right/west and cross back over the two west end bridges (don't forget to smile for pictures) & stay on the sidewalk & turn left on to the sidewalk & head towards West Harmon and head a short distance to the entrance of the gravel trail (someone will be here to direct you), back into town, this is approximately 2.5 miles
  • You will come out on 23rd St. (there will be a water station here), cross the road and turn Left/East back to Minnesota Street
  • Right/South on Minnesota to 7th Street.
  • Left/East on 7th St to Main St.
  • Right/South on Main to the Finish Line

10K Route

10K Runners
  • Start in front of the Corn Palace and run north to 7th Ave; turn left/west on 7th and go to Minnesota St.
  • Turn right/north on Minnesota St. and proceed to 16th Ave.; turn left/west on 16th Ave. and proceed to Iowa St.
  • Turn left/south on Iowa St. and proceed to 15th Ave.; turn right/west on 15th Ave. and proceed to Bypass.
  • Turn left/south onto Bypass and proceed to 8th Ave.; Turn left/east on 8th Ave. and proceed to Minnesota St.
  • Turn left/north on Minnesota St. and proceed to 23rd Ave. (Cemetery Rd)
    ****10K Runners ONLY will turn west down the bike trail to the turn around
  • Turn around at the cone and head back east to Minnesota St.
  • Turn right/south on Minnesota St. and proceed to 15th Ave.; turn right/west on 15th Ave. and proceed to the Bypass.
  • Turn left/south on Bypass and proceed to 8th Ave.; turn left/east on 8th Ave. and proceed to Minnesota St.
  • Turn right/south on Minnesota St and proceed to 7th Ave.; turn left/east and proceed to Main St.
  • Turn right/south on Main St. and proceed to the Finish Line.

5k Route

​​​5K Runners
  • ​Start in front of the Corn Palace and run north to 7th Ave; turn left/west on 7th and go to Minnesota St.
  • Turn right/north on Minnesota St. and proceed to 16th Ave.; turn left/west on 16th Ave. and proceed to Iowa St.
  • Turn left/south on Iowa St. and proceed to 15th Ave.; turn right/west on 15th Ave. and proceed to Bypass.
  • Turn left/south onto Bypass and proceed to 8th Ave.; Turn left/east on 8th Ave. and proceed to Minnesota St..
  • Turn right/south on Minnesota St. and proceed to 7th Ave.; turn left/east on 7th Ave. and proceed to Main St.
  • Follow Main Street right/south to the Finish Line.​

Scenic Views from the Route