People walking in Aberdeen South Dakota supporting the Avera Race Against Cancer.

Avera Race Against Cancer
Aberdeen, SD

May 9, 2026

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Supporting Local Cancer Care

You can make a difference for local patients and families facing cancer in Aberdeen. The event will start and end at Avera Cancer Institute on the Avera St. Luke's campus.

Get Ready for the Race

Train for the event with the Couch-to-5K program at the Avera Human Performance Center — Aberdeen. Call 605-622-5900 for more details.

See how this event impacts the lives of local cancer patients at the Avera Cancer Institute.

Avera Race Against Cancer - Let's Run This Town

Aberdeen Race Details and Logistics

Walks

Avera Race start and finish will be at the Avera Cancer Institute — Aberdeen, located at 310 S Penn St, Suite 106, Aberdeen, SD 57401.

  • 1.5-mile walk
    This is a great option for the entire family.
  • 3-mile walk
    We encourage anyone to participate if you're eager and able.
  • Virtual race
    Race at your own time, pace and location with our virtual option.

Teams

Avera race teams are an excellent way for individuals and businesses to participate in the state's largest race raising funds for cancer patients and research. It’s a great chance to foster a tradition, create memories, and boost employee morale and team-building skills — all while showing your community YOU care!

Team Registration

  • Go to our registration site. Click “Register” and then “Create a team." Follow the on-screen steps.
  • If you create a new team, you will be the team captain.
  • Recruit team members. (NOTE: Ten registered participants are required to qualify as a team. If your team does not have 10 registered participants by Monday, April 28, the team will be registered as individuals.)
  • Challenge team members to go the next step and create their own online fundraising page with their registration.
  • Be creative with your team: design shirts, make signs and have fun!
  • Team registration is due by Sunday, April 27 at 5 PM.
  • There will be specific team packet pick-up times. See Packet Pick-Ups for more information.

Packet Pickup

  • Early Packet Pickup: Friday, May 9, Noon — 5 PM at Avera Cancer Institute — Aberdeen
  • Race Day Packet Pickup: Saturday, May 10, 8:30 AM at Avera Cancer Institute — Aberdeen

If you register for the event after May 6, your t-shirt will not arrive before the Avera Race in Aberdeen. It will be mailed to you after the event.

Virtual Race

If you cannot attend an Avera Race event, or live outside of the region, you can still register for and participate in the Avera Race — right where you are and on your time. Your contribution makes a difference. 100% of your registration fees and donations support patient services at the Avera Cancer Institute.

Sign up on our registration site as “Virtual – Adult Registration.”

Your official Avera Race shirt will be mailed to you.

Schedule

Race Day Schedule — Saturday, May 10

  • 8:30 AM — Race begins
  • After the race, please join us for snacks and beverages.

FAQs

How do I register myself and others for the Avera Race Against Cancer?

Online: Register yourself with individual registration or create a team on our registration site.

  • Team registration is open until Sunday, April 27 at 5 PM.
  • Individual registration is open online until Friday, May 9 at 3 PM.

Race Day Registration: We encourage pre-registration; however, you can walk up on race day. Same day registrations will be at a discount of $10 with no shirt or swag.

I have young children that will be attending the race with me. Do they need to be registered?

Only registered participants receive an official Avera Race shirt and swag. Children 16 and under receive a discounted registration fee of $20.

Can I bring a stroller or my pet?

We discourage strollers and wagons along the race run routes. However, we do allow them on the walk routes. Please line up near the back of the start line for safety purposes.

With the exception of service and emotional support animals, no pets are allowed.

Would the Avera Race be cancelled due to weather, and if so, could I receive a refund? Or what if I can no longer attend?

The Avera Race takes place rain or shine. We do reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds and your registration fee will be used as a donation to benefit cancer patients and families served at Avera Cancer Institute. Should the Avera Race need to be cancelled, notification will be made via email and on the Avera Race Facebook page.

If you are unable to participate, you may:

  • Transfer your registration to another individual.
  • Change your registration type to a Sideline Supporter, so that you still receive an official Avera Race packet.
  • Ask that your registration be converted to a donation.

What if I'm injured on the route?

Medical professionals and volunteers will be available to assist in the event of an injury on the route. There will also be a first-aid station near the main stage staffed by a paramedic and an on-call ambulance.

Ask a Question

Contact us if you have a question. We look forward to assisting you.

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