Pierre Area Running Club - PARC

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11/06/2024

Kick off your Turkey Day with a lively burst of energy and joy by joining friends, family, and neighbors for our exciting 5K Fun Run/Walk! Embrace the spirit of the season by showcasing your most whimsical, festive, and Thanksgiving-themed attire—let’s fill the course with holiday cheer!

THANKSGIVING DAY, NOV 28, 2024
At the
Registration opens 9 AM
Race starts 10 AM
$5 + One Canned Food ITEM or $10 per person

All canned goods collected will be donated to Pierre Area Referral Service , and proceeds from the 5K will support the YMCA’s Early Learning Daycare. Finish the Turkey Trot, and you’ll have earned your well-deserved feast later in the day. Start your Thanksgiving on a high note, knowing you’ve made a positive impact while celebrating together!

01/02/2024

Kickstart Your New Year with the YMCA Lazy Man Triathlon!

As we step into the fresh start of the year, the YMCA presents a fantastic opportunity for everyone to set and achieve a fun fitness goal with the Lazy Man Triathlon. This event is designed to encourage participants to dive into the world of triathlons at their own pace, making it an ideal starting point for those new to multisport events.

The Lazy Man Triathlon is a unique and laid-back fitness challenge, inviting participants to complete the cumulative distances of a traditional triathlon over five weeks. The distances are as follows:

🏊‍♂️ Swim - 2.4 Miles
🚴‍♂️ Bike - 112 Miles
🏃‍♂️ Run/Walk - 26.2 Miles

Instead of the usual grueling single-day format, participants have the luxury of spreading these distances over five weeks. This allows for flexibility, making it an achievable goal for individuals with varying fitness levels and busy schedules.

Upon registration, participants will receive a record sheet to keep track of their progress. It's your personal fitness diary, capturing the triumphs of every swim stroke, bike pedal, and run step. This tangible record not only helps you stay organized but also provides a sense of accomplishment as you watch your distances accumulate.

The Lazy Man Triathlon begins on January 8!
Fee: $25 - Members, $50 - Non-Members

11/14/2023

🦃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Gobble, jog, and strut your way into Thanksgiving with the Turkey Trot 5k Run/Walk! 🦃🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

📆 Date: Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023
📍 Location: Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

Start your Turkey Day with a burst of energy and joy by joining friends, family, and neighbors for this fantastic event. It's not just a run; it's a celebration of gratitude, community, and holiday spirit!

Show off your Thanksgiving creativity: Wear your wackiest, most festive, and Thanksgiving-themed outfit and let's light up the course with holiday cheer. 🎉

🏁 Race Day Schedule:
🕘 Registration opens at 9 AM
🚦 Race starts at 10 AM

💰 Registration Fee: $5 per person (or freewill donation)

Complete the Turkey Trot, and you'll earn that well-deserved feast later in the day with a guilt-free appetite. Plus, you'll start your Thanksgiving on a high note, knowing you've made a difference in the community.

Let's come together and make this Thanksgiving special. See you at the Turkey Trot! 🦃🏅

05/30/2023

We want to congratulate Torry Zeller on becoming the new City of Pierre Recreation Superintendent! While PARC has been and remains inactive, Torry has expressed interest in reviving a group running community and even eventually creating an event or series to include nonprofit organizations. If you’d like to be a part of bringing his vision to life, please reach out and let Torry know. Happy miles, runners!

12/07/2022

Registration for the Oahe Family YMCA Pierre Half Marathon is OPEN. This "out and back" course is a beautiful mix of paved paths and dirt trails all along Missouri river. Part of the run will take place along the historic Lewis and Clark Trail, which was part of the 1804 expedition. The course is primarily flat with a few gradual inclines and declines as it traverses through the visually stunning Pierre area. Participants will start at Steamboat Park. After a short loop through La Framboise Island, racers will head toward Farm Island. Once there, racers turn around and finish the half marathon back at Steamboat park.

You can register on our website at https://oaheymca.org/halfmarathon/registration/ or in person at the Welcome Center.

06/15/2022

Registration is now OPEN for the Farm Island Riverman/Riverwoman triathlon! The event for both adults and kids will be held on Saturday August 6th. You can register by stopping in at the Y or online at https://oaheymca.org/triathlon/riverman/

*EDIT*
This will now be sprint triathlon distances!4 mile swim
12.4 mile bike
3.1 mile run