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Arbor Day 5K

April 24th, 2026

Brookings' "Friend of Trees," Kathleen "Kay" Cheever passed away on January 9, 2002. She is honored in this annual event. Kay was a lifelong advocate for the planting, nurturing and appreciation of trees in the Brookings area. She served on the Brookings Arbor Day Committee since its inception; she initiated this event. She inspired us with her good humor and good cheer.

Begin the Arbor Day Celebration with the Brookings Arbor Day Committee and the Prairie Striders at the Kay Cheever Annual Arbor Day Run/Walk for shade.

Free Refreshments: Muffins, fruit, juice, and milk will be available. Kids of all ages welcome!

Showers are available at Miller Wellness Center on the SDSU campus.
Co-sponsored by Brookings Park & Recreation Department.

Online advanced registration now available:
www.raceentry.com/kay-cheever-arbor-day-5k/race-information
Save your time and ease the congestion on race morning by registering online for FREE!

*PAPER REGISTRATION FORM*

Race Details

Results

 


Race Details

Race Details
​
Start:
6:30 AM

Registration:
Pre-registration not required, but preferred:
 www.raceentry.com/kay-cheever-arbor-day-5k/race-information
In-person registration from 5:30 AM until start.
​REGISTRATION FORM

Cost:
FREE

Location:
Brookings County Outdoor Adventure Center, S. 22nd Ave.

Awards:
A tree to each entrant.
​
Race Director:
Daniel Radtke
[email protected]
605-692-8188

​Race Course:
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  • Home
  • Races
    • Indoor 5K
    • Arbor Day 5K
    • Longest Day 10K
    • Beef & Eggs 5K
    • Run 4 Fun
    • Oakwood Lakes Trail Run
    • Predictor Mile
    • Jack 15
    • Hobo Day 5K
    • Scotty Roberts 5K
    • Brookings Marathon
    • Community Turkey Day Run
  • Club Information
    • About
    • History
    • Library
    • Newsletter
    • Friend of Running
    • Volunteer of the Year
    • Club Donations
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Race Numbers
    • Position Statements
    • About Brookings
  • Resources
    • Race Calendar
    • Hoyt Running Chair