September 12, 2010
Race Start – 9:00 a.m.

Welcome to the Thunder Run event. This is the first year for this event and we are excited to add a trail running event to the Black Hills Trail Running Series sponsored by the Black Hills Runners Club. We hope you will join us on this beautiful trail.

The Thunder Run is an 8.4 mile run through the Black Hills National Forest located in an area called Victoria Lake approximately 10 miles south of Rapid City in the Black Hills.

In September, the Black Hills are characterized by sunny fall days with mild temps. The course itself is single track winding its way through tree-lined National Forest Service land and consists of rolling ups and downs with occasional, yet brief technical sections. The first half of the run has a net climb with the second half of the course working it’s way back down.

Or click here for a mail-in registration form.

Directions

Race Start - From Rapid City, take Sheridan Lake Road south about 8 miles and turn right on FS 159 Victoria Lake Road.

Proceed about 2 miles on this forest service road. 

The start/finish will be at the intersection of Victoria Lake Road and First Thunder Road. You will find parking in this area.

The course is near the popular Loop 15 used by many outdoor enthusiasts.

For more information, send an email to bhrctrails@gmail.com.

Click here for a map of the route.

Click on the image below for an elevation profile.

Above is a pic of the trail.