Fools 4 Miler

About the Event

The Fools 4 Miler is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in Rapid City, SD. Organized by the Black Hills Runners Club, this event serves as a fast and fun kickoff to the spring running season in the Black Hills. Starting and ending at the Black Hills Running Co., the race offers a community-focused atmosphere that rewards participants not just with a great run, but with a post-race celebration.

Race Category	Distance	Start Time	Entry Fee
Fools 4 Miler	4 Miles	10:00 AM MDT	$28.97
Under 16 (No Swag)	4 Miles	10:00 AM MDT	Free
Kids 1K	1 km	9:45 AM MDT	Free

Participation and Logistics

The event is hosted at 1130 W Omaha St. Participants should aim to arrive early to soak up the pre-race energy before the Kids 1K kicks off at 9:45 AM, followed by the main 4-mile event at 10:00 AM. One of the highlights of this race is the Pizza Party at Marco’s starting at 11:30 AM. This celebration is open to all Fools 4 Miler runners as well as those who completed the 2026 Frozen Challenge. It’s a perfect opportunity to socialize with the local running community and refuel after the effort.

Registration and Deadlines

Registration for all categories—including the free entries for children and those under 16—is open through Friday, April 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM MDT. Please note that there is no mention of race-day registration, so participants are encouraged to sign up online before the Friday deadline. All fees are inclusive of mandatory charges and service fees. For any specific questions regarding the course route through Rapid City or the Frozen Challenge rewards, event contact Dustin Dale can be reached at 605-390-2555.

Races Offered

4 Miler

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 4mi

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10:00

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$28.97

Kids 1K

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 1km

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10:00

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Free

Under 16 - 4 Miler-No Swag

Apr 11, 2026

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Distance — 4mi

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Type — Running

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10:00

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Free

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Rapid City.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 1.5° / 14.3°

wb_sunny -3.7° / 9.0°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 16.3 /

water_drop 56.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.5° / 14.3°

wb_sunny -3.7° / 9.0°

air 16.3 km/h

water_drop 56.3%

About Rapid City

Learn more about the host city, Rapid City.

Rapid City is the largest city in the Badlands and Black Hills region of South Dakota. It is a convenient base for travel on to the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the Crazy Horse Memorial, the Badlands, and the Black Hills National Forest.