Run for The Banquet — 1 mile, 5K or 10K Fun Run/Walk

SIOUX FALLS, SD – Looking for a non-traditional way to celebrate Thanksgiving with the whole family and give back to the community? Join us for a fun run or walk!

Before the blur of last-minute meal preparation and frenzied chores begin, lace up your sneakers, grab the family and help support The Banquet. The family focused event will be held on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27th, at the W.H. Lyon Fairgrounds Armory Building in Sioux Falls.

Participants will have the option to enjoy a short 1-mile course or push themselves further with a 5K or even 10K run.  “It’s a fun thing for people to do, knowing several hours later, everyone’s going to be passed out on the couch after having overindulged appropriately or watching the game,” said Chris Jacob, Volunteer & Marketing Coordinator for The Banquet. “Why not start the day with something that gets the family involved, active, doing good for the community and then eat a lot of tasty food later?”

This has been an enduring tradition for many people on Thanksgiving, and all proceeds directly support The Banquet. The event is all about fun, fitness and community. There will be no registration, no timing or official results, no race bibs and no competitive pressure. A suggested $20 donation per person can be made through our website (TheBanquetSF.org), venmo: @TheBanquetSF or by stopping into our Downtown office.

The Banquet also encourages people to get involved wherever they are and whenever. It doesn’t have to be just on the holiday itself. Executive Director, Tamera Jerke-Liesinger says “It’s more than just a run on Thanksgiving. It’s something that helps The Banquet achieve its mission, as we welcome the community to gather and serve each other, feeding body and soul.” Jerke-Liesinger also says “For the Sioux Empire to step up every single year and join us on this holiday, is a blessing. We have people who have supported us from overseas while serving our country, backing us from New York, Minnesota and even those who donate just to not move from their couch that day.”

Runners, walkers, strollers and families are all welcomed. Feel free to dress festive – turkeys, pilgrims and Thanksgiving-themed costumes are encouraged.