Events

May 31

Bicycle Ride Across South Dakota                      
RASDak 2025 Black Hills to Badlands Journey
www.rasdak.com | www.facebook.com/rasdakbiketour

Tour Coordinator
Kasey Abbott (605) 360-8039
Sioux Falls SD
rasdakbiketour@gmail.com

Media Coordinator 
Martha Fagg (605) 202-9398
Vermillion SD
mf2613@aol.com


For Immediate Release: 

South Dakota’s bicycle tour RASDak (Ride Across South Dakota) is celebrating its 12th tour by giving bicyclists the opportunity to ride the majestic South Dakota Black Hills and Badlands.
 
On May 31, 2025, cyclists from all over the US and beyond will gather at Hermosa School in Custer County, SD. The 328 mile loop journey will have overnight stops at Hill City, June 1; Hot Springs, June 2; Red Cloud Indian School, June 3; Martin, June 4; and the Badlands, June 5. The ride returns to Hermosa School on June 6.  

Registration for RASDak is limited, and full-week and single-day riders are welcome. Registered riders receive on-route support and camping accommodations. Food and rest stops are provided along the way, usually by local groups as fundraisers. Registration and full route information is available at rasdak.com. 

Fee: $Weeklong registration is $210

Jun 14

The Run with the Govs route features bronze statues of 31 former governors. Race through to see the highlights or stroll along the route to enjoy the artistry and stories of the state's legendary leaders.

This year's featured leader is the 8th Governor of South Dakota, Frank M. Byrne, who served as Governor from 1913-1917. In 2025, the SD Legislature is celebrating its 100th session. Byrne was elected to the first State Senate in 1889! Run with the Govs walking participants are encouraged to take a breather during the last mile of the race at Governor Byrne's statue, which stands on Broadway Avenue in front of the Becker-Hansen Building.

The race starts and finishes at the front steps of the beautiful State Capitol building. Participants of all ages are welcome, including kids in strollers, and dogs on leashes. All registered runners/walkers are guaranteed a t-shirt if registered by June 2nd. Awards will be given for the overall male and female winners and top male and female, ages 12 and under.

Race registration fees and additional donations will be contributed to The Trail of Governors Foundation.

Fee: $25

Jul 26

Family Friendly Event! Children's Activities; Silent Auction; Door Prizes; Fluorescent Display; Rock, Mineral & Fossil vendors; Panning for Gold, Educational Displays

Fee: $5.00

Aug 21

Make plans now to attend and be part of this huge Prairie Village event. It’s three and a half big days featuring parades, the largest flea market in the area, steam and horse threshing, machinery demonstrations, truck and tractor pulls, train and carousel rides, free musical entertainment, exhibits, food and family fun.

Fee: $5.00

Aug 23

All are invited to join in honoring the 127 Native Americans from 53 tribal nations who are buried at the asylum cemetery (currently the Hiawatha Golf Course in Canton, SD).

12 noon (Central) Honoring Ceremony at the Asylum Cemetery Grounds, 1 mile east of Canton
Potluck Meal following at the Canton United Methodist Church, 621 E 4th St, Canton SD Please bring a dish to share

Hosted by the Keepers of the Canton Native Asylum Story. The Keepers are focused on education, reconciliation and restoration related to the Hiawatha Indian Insane Asylum in Canton, South Dakota (1902-1933).