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Mitchell Sports and Events Authority
We run for the kids! Join us on October 5th, 2025 for the 8th Annual Palace City Kiwanis Half Marathon starting and ending at The World’s Only Corn Palace!
The Palace City Kiwanis Half is definitely one of those ‘bucket list’ races. It’s the only race in the world that starts and finishes in front of the World’s Only Corn Palace. You can choose the half marathon, 10K or 5K option.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exhilarating event! Registration is now open. Sign up today and get ready to make memories at the Palace City Kiwanis Marathon that will last a lifetime.
Here’s the schedule:
Saturday, October 4th
– Packet Pickup at the Corn Palace from 3 pm to 5 pm
– Kids Fun Run starting at 5 pm in the Corn Palace Plaza
Sunday, October 5th
– Packet Pickup at the Corn Palace from 6 am to 7 am
– RACE TIME!
– Wave 1: Starts at 7:30 am – Half Marathon + 10K
– Wave 2: Starts at 7:45 am – 5K Runners/Walkers
Proceeds from the Palace City Kiwanis Half are used to fund programs through the Kiwanis Club of Mitchell including Girls on the Run, Kiwanis Woodlot Park, Kristi Arnold Memorial Inclusive Playground, Little Library Books and much more.
Mitchell Sports and Events Authority
The Sports & Events Authority promotes and sells the Mitchell community, its facilities and accommodations to the sports and events marketplace for the purpose of bringing a variety of events to Mitchell, in order to improve the quality of life in the Mitchell region and to further the Mitchell economy. The Sports & Events Authority Advisory Committee reviews funding applications from organizations that are interested in bringing new events, or expanding existing events in the Mitchell community; focusing on those events that will increase overnight hotel stays in the Mitchell community. Meetings are typically held on the second Tuesday of the month at 2pm in City Hall - Council Chambers.
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