Avera Race Against Cancer 2025 in Mitchell SD

Avera Race Against Cancer
Mitchell, SD

May 9, 2026

Supporting Local Cancer Care

You’re invited to participate in the Avera Race Against Cancer in Mitchell, a family-friendly event proudly hosted by Avera Cancer Institute — Mitchell and Anytime Fitness Mitchell.

Your participation generously supports patients receiving services and care at the Avera Cancer Institute in Mitchell. Bring your family, join a team or start a fundraising page.

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

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Mitchell Race Details and Logistics

Runs/Walks

Avera Race starts and stops at the Avera Grassland Campus, located at 1900 Grassland Dr., Mitchell, SD 57301.

1-mile walk
5K run
Sideline supporter: Come and cheer on participants!
Virtual race: Run when and where you want!

Want to increase your impact? Participate with friends and family by creating or joining a team for the event.

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.

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.

Your official Avera Race shirt will be mailed to you.

Packet Pickup

Early Packet Pickup

For registrations prior to April 29 at 5 PM, you can pick up your packet during the times below at Anytime Fitness, 1620 S Burr St, Mitchell, SD

Thursday, May 7: 10 AM – 6 PM
Friday, May 8: 10 AM – 3 PM

For registrations completed after April 29, you will pick up your packet on race day.

Schedule

Race Day Schedule – Saturday, May 9

7:30 AM – Packet pickup on the Avera Grassland Campus
8 AM – Survivor area open
8:30 AM – Survivor Photo
8:40 AM – Welcome and prayer
8:50 AM – Warm-ups
9 AM – Run and walk begins

Refreshments will be available after the walk/run.

Transportation/Parking

Parking will be available in the Avera parking lot at the Avera Grassland Campus. Follow signage at entry.

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 until Friday, May 8 at 3 PM.

Race Day Registration: We encourage pre-registration; however, you can walk up on race day. ADD: 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.

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