This year marks the 21st running of the Beef and Eggs 5K in Brookings, an event that is widely considered the states premier 5K. It also serves as the USA Track and Field Dakotas Association 5K championship.
Since 2005, runners fast and slow have been gathering at the Brookings County Courthouse for the Beef and Eggs 5K, which is held on the Saturday of Brookings Arts Festival weekend.
The course for the July 12 race remains the same: basically, the courthouse west to Main, north a couple blocks, east to 17th Avenue and back to the courthouse, primarily run on shaded residential streets. Just steps away from the finishing line, runners will be able to feast on the traditional beef and eggs breakfast.
With $1,200 in cash prizes for the top three males and females and a tradition of being a summer reunion for current and recent graduates of South Dakota State University’s cross country program, the race is known for attracting a fast field.
With a strollers-welcome policy, the race also is a magnet for citizen runners and walkers who want to join others for some morning exercise. Start time is 8 a.m.
Online registration is preferred and is available right up to race time.
Packet pickup is at Jackrabbit Central, 416 Main Ave., in Brookings from 5 to 6 pm. July 11. Runners can also register at this time. Race day registration is 7 to 7:30 a.m. in front of the courthouse. Rain site is the Fifth Street Gym.
For more information, go to prairiestriders.net, check the Beef and Eggs Facebook page or email race director Kevin Bjerke at [email protected].
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