Sioux Falls Marathon

Sioux Falls Marathon
DateFall
LocationSioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Event typeRoad
DistanceMarathon
Primary sponsorSanford Health
Established2012 (2012)
Course recordsMen: 2:26:12
Women: 2:48:34
Official sitehttps://www.siouxfallsmarathon.com/
Participants402 finishers (2025)

The Sioux Falls Marathon is an annual 42.195-kilometre (26.219 mi) race held in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. The race was established in 2012 and is a USATF certified full marathon that is a Boston Qualifying Race.[1] The Sioux Falls marathon weekend events also include a half marathon and 5k.

History

The Sioux Falls Marathon was started in 2012 by the Sioux Falls Sports Authority. A portion of the proceeds goes to the Sanford Children's Hospital and Children's Miracle Network.[2]

The marathon was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[3] The race was canceled in 2024 due to high temperatures and humidity.[4] Participants could defer their registration to the 2025 race.[2]

Course

The course runs through downtown Sioux Falls and Falls Park, utilizing the city's extensive bike trail system.[1] The race begins at the Sioux Falls Arena and finishes at Howard Wood Field.[5]

The course time limit is 6 hours and 30 minutes.[6]

Winners

   Course record (in bold)
Date Time Men's winner Time Women's winner
2025[7] 2:40:40  Kade Bullion (USA) 2:48:34  Jen Van Otterloo (USA)
— Sioux Falls Marathon was not held in 2024 due to excessive heat
2023[8] 2:37:30  Matthew Horan (USA) 2:56:38  Jen Van Otterloo (USA)
2022[9] 2:38:00  Matthew Horan (USA) 2:52:49  Jen Van Otterloo (USA)
— — Sioux Falls Marathon not held in 2020 & 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic
2019[10] 2:32:27  Arturs Bareikis (LAT) 2:51:27  Jen Van Otterloo (USA)
2018[11] 2:31:37  Arturs Bareikis (LAT) 2:53:06  Jen Van Otterloo (USA)
2017[12] 2:29:49  Bryan Morseman (USA) 3:10:33  Jennifer Vande Vegte (USA)
2016[13] 2:38:24  Geoffrey Kiprotich (KEN) 3:06:39  Jennifer Vande Vegte (USA)
2015[14] 2:38:33  Thomas Garang Madut (USA) 3:22:30  Hellois Scheeres (USA)
2014[15] 2:26:12  Matthew Fideler (USA) 2:55:08  Danielle Vsetecka (USA)
2013[16] 2:29:06  Wojciech Kopec (POL) 3:16:19  Michelle Haan (USA)
2012[17] 2:30:10  Justin Gillette (USA) 2:50:41  Kelly Brinkman (USA)

References

  1. 1 2 "About Us". Sioux Falls Marathon. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  2. 1 2 George, Angela. "The 2025 Sioux Falls Marathon has been scheduled". Argus Leader. Retrieved 2026-05-29.
  3. ↑ Davis, Kyle (2022-07-20). "Sioux Falls Marathon plans for full return". Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  4. ↑ Dakota News Now staff (2024-08-23). "Full Sioux Falls Marathon canceled due to heat, half and 5k still scheduled". Dakota News Now. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  5. ↑ Davis, Kyle (2023-07-20). "Marathon draws runners to Sioux Falls". Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  6. ↑ "Full Marathon". Sioux Falls Marathon. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  7. ↑ "Leaderboard - Marathon - 2025 Sioux Falls Marathon - MTEC Results". www.mtecresults.com. Retrieved 2025-09-22.
  8. ↑ "Leaderboard - Marathon - 2023 Sioux Falls Marathon - MTEC Results". www.mtecresults.com. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  9. ↑ "Leaderboard - Marathon - 2022 Sioux Falls Marathon - MTEC Results". www.mtecresults.com. Retrieved 2025-01-02.
  10. ↑ "Leaderboard - Marathon - 2019 Sioux Falls Marathon - MTEC Results". www.mtecresults.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  11. ↑ "Leaderboard - Marathon - 2018 Sioux Falls Marathon - MTEC Results". www.mtecresults.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  12. ↑ "Leaderboard - Marathon - 2017 Sioux Falls Marathon - MTEC Results". www.mtecresults.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  13. ↑ "Leaderboard - Marathon - 2016 Sioux Falls Marathon - MTEC Results". www.mtecresults.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  14. ↑ "2015 Sioux Falls Marathon Results". www.marathonguide.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  15. ↑ "2014 Sioux Falls Marathon Results". www.marathonguide.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  16. ↑ "2013 Sioux Falls Marathon Results". www.marathonguide.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  17. ↑ "2012 Sioux Falls Marathon Results". www.marathonguide.com. Retrieved 2025-06-06.