![]() ![]() The result? An annual event that now hosts up to 1,300 runners from 37 different states who come to Sioux Falls to run 13.1 miles. In the spring of 2018, they gave it a shot. One of those big dreams was to hold a race: a half marathon. “I am the visionary I’ve always got big plans and big dreams.” “I brought that into the business model for the guys with the running store, because they’re very analytical business partners, which is great for me, because I’m sort of the other side of that spectrum,” Koch explained. “We were sort of in the right place at the right time to really activate a lot of that energy and bring our community together.” “For us, we came into the Sioux Falls market in the running world at a unique time, where we have a strong running tradition and history, we just haven’t been as organized,” Koch said. A year and half later, he became a part-owner, and the timing couldn’t have been more ideal: the business was taking off at the same time as the running movement in Sioux Falls. ![]() Within a month of working at the store, the Watleys hired him on full-time. “I thought their business was really cool, and so I decided I wanted to work there part-time.” “I was not necessarily a runner at that time, I had run a half marathon, but I had always played other sports,” Koch said. was the first recipient of the program, and Koch loved their business proposal so much that he wanted to get even more involved. Koch was involved with the program and has been active in the broader downtown business community for 19 years through his family’s business, The Cookie Jar. That’s when they applied for the Downtown Sioux Falls Incubator Program. Having grown up running, they were frequent customers of the Lincoln Running Company in Lincoln, Nebraska, and wanted to bring something similar to Sioux Falls. The son of restaurant owners meets some serious runnersĪside from being brothers, there is one thing that Logan, Grant, and Paul Watley all have in common: they love to run. It’s more than just a place to buy running shoes and gear: it’s a community that extends far beyond the store walls. Now a part-owner of 605 Running Company, Koch and his business partners, Logan, Grant, and Paul Watley, have built a successful full-service retail business. ![]() But when he met three brothers with a passion for running, it all changed. For us the Skedaddle isn’t just a day it is a weekend destination full of unique offerings from beautiful Sioux Falls, South Dakota.Working at a running store wasn’t on Greg Koch’s list of career plans. We spare no expense offering quality swag, elite competition, a scenic course and incredible comradery only found within our local running communities. Organized by 605 Running Company, this half marathon is a truly unique running experience. ![]() The Sioux Falls Skedaddle is the people’s race of South Dakota. You won't want to miss being a part of this community-wide event! Not your average packet pick-up with something for everyone the goal is for family, friends and participants to come together to move our bodies for 60.5 minutes of healthy activities.Įxperiences and workouts will be led throughout the day on the main stage of the Washington Pavilion! There will also be a family fit zone for kids and families, vendor booths featuring your favorite wellness experts, as well as food and drink. The Sioux Falls Skedaddle weekend will kick-off with the 60.5 Move Health & Wellness Expo, located at the Washington Pavilion. Sioux Falls Skedaddle Ap| Race starts at 7 a.m. ![]()
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