Though the bike path and linear parks along the Big Sioux River are the running highlights of Sioux Falls, one can put together a quite nice run right downtown, combining the scenic streets of the historic district and Terrace Park. We’ve included a map that shows each section.
Terrace Park: Creative Commons.
Create your own run starting in the Historic District. This is North End West neighborhood of Sioux Falls — basically west of Falls Park and north of W 6th St. We recommend running east-west or north south between W 10thth and W 2nd. These are lovely older streets with Victorian homes, wide sidewalks, and period lighting. It’s ~1 mile from N Phillips Ave. west to Terrace Park and ~ 1 mile north-south between W 10th & W 2nd. Make sure you work in the Old Courthouse Museum (W 6th & N Main), the Pettigrew Home & Museum & Historic Vicorian Inn (8th & N Duluth), and the Cathedral of St. Joseph (W 5th & N Duluth).
We also recommend working Terrace Park/Veterans Memorial Park into your route. This is at the western end of the Historic District. It’s a lovely park with landscaped paths and a Japanese Garden. One can do ~2 miles along the paths in the park. For an extra, there’s a running track at Howard Wood Relays, which is 0.7 miles northwest of Veterans Park (use W Bailey St.) in the area of the Stadium/Arena/Convention Center.
Though the bike path and linear parks along the Big Sioux River are the running highlights of Sioux Falls, one can put together a quite nice run right downtown, combining the scenic streets of the historic district and Terrace Park. We’ve included a map that shows each section.
Terrace Park: Creative Commons.
Create your own run starting in the Historic District. This is North End West neighborhood of Sioux Falls — basically west of Falls Park and north of W 6th St. We recommend running east-west or north south between W 10thth and W 2nd. These are lovely older streets with Victorian homes, wide sidewalks, and period lighting. It’s ~1 mile from N Phillips Ave. west to Terrace Park and ~ 1 mile north-south between W 10th & W 2nd. Make sure you work in the Old Courthouse Museum (W 6th & N Main), the Pettigrew Home & Museum & Historic Vicorian Inn (8th & N Duluth), and the Cathedral of St. Joseph (W 5th & N Duluth).
We also recommend working Terrace Park/Veterans Memorial Park into your route. This is at the western end of the Historic District. It’s a lovely park with landscaped paths and a Japanese Garden. One can do ~2 miles along the paths in the park. For an extra, there’s a running track at Howard Wood Relays, which is 0.7 miles northwest of Veterans Park (use W Bailey St.) in the area of the Stadium/Arena/Convention Center.
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Create your own route. Can be several miles incorporating the streets of the Historic District & Terrace Park
Fairly flat
Anywhere in the historic district. The Old Courthouse at W 6th & N Main is a good starting spot
The anchor and signature running spot in Sioux Falls. Paved bike path runs along the Big Sioux River through numerous parks. Choose a section or do the full 19-mile loop! Parkland, woods, river views!
Pleasant trails through a series of parks along Skunk Creek, a spur of the Big Sioux River. A nice ~6 mile out and back is from Dunham Park to Family Park. Nice open space with some water views. Good add-on options.
A nearly 5-mile linear park loop in central Sioux Falls, with trails on both sides of the Big Sioux River. Showcases Falls Park, Beadle Park, and Cherry Rock Park. Good add-on options.
A 100-acre nature park in Sertoma Park that's focused on outdoor recreation and activities. There are two miles of walking trails that are wide and flat, great for running. Connect to other trails in Yankton Trail Park and the Sioux Falls Bike Trail for a longer run.
Great trail running in summer only 5 miles from downtown Sioux Falls. 4 miles of trails winding through hills and valleys, offering spectacular views of Sioux Falls as well as secluded Burr Oak canopied creek bottoms. Trails range from easy to more challenging.
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Essentials
Create your own route. Can be several miles incorporating the streets of the Historic District & Terrace Park
Fairly flat
Anywhere in the historic district. The Old Courthouse at W 6th & N Main is a good starting spot
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