Dueling Pianos

"Playing for Permanency"

The 5th annual Dueling Pianos fundraiser will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Spearfish Holiday Inn. NHCASA's Board of Directors organize this event. There will be drinks, entertainment, and food. The piano players encourage crowd participation and duel each other with a variety of music genres. Social hour begins at 5:30 p.m.. The event is dressy casual. All proceeds go directly to Northern Hills Area CASA, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. NHCASA promotes and protects the best interests of abused and neglected children in eight counties of western South Dakota through the advocacy efforts of trained volunteers. Becoming a Dueling Pianos sponsor offers great benefits to your business. In addition to the sponsorship opportunities, tickets are available for purchase. For more information, please contact NHCASA at (605) 722-4558.

Run/walk for the CASA Cause.

The 40th Annual Spearfish Canyon Half Marathon & 5K Milestone Run/Walk was held on July 11, 2026. We had a record-breaking year, with 748 registered participants from 37 states and 4 countries. Save the date for next year's race, scheduled for Saturday, July 10, 2027. Registration will open in January. The HALF MARATHON is a road race down the beautiful Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway featuring limestone canyon walls blanketed with coniferous and deciduous trees along Spearfish Creek. Runners begin in Savoy at 7 AM and follow Highway 14A, Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway, to the Spearfish City Park. The 5K starts and ends in the Spearfish City Park. Runners follow the road through the campground, connect with the bike path to the canyon parking lot, then head down the scenic byway, reconnect with the bike path, and end in the park.

Lodging Discount for Participants 🏨

Information regarding lodging specials will be available when registration opens in January 2027.

Official Race Timer Provided by: Mangled Momentum - https://www.mangledmomentum.com/

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 8th Annual Black Hills Super 6 Mountain Bike Race and Trail Run on August 15, 2026.This is a signature fundraising event for Northern Hills Area CASA. The fun-filled, family-focused activity was a huge success. We had more spectators than ever before. The kids' course was a big hit. A special thank you to our race coordinators, Jon & Diana Reth. We couldn't do this without their leadership and guidance.   Mark your calendar for next year's event, scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2027, at Big Hill Trails. Registration will open in May 2027. The bike race and trail run will occur simultaneously, on separate courses.    Enjoy the Black Hills National Forest and help raise money for Northern Hills Area CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Northern Hills CASA promotes and protects the best interests of abused and neglected children through the advocacy efforts of trained volunteers. All proceeds benefit victims of child maltreatment in eight counties of western South Dakota.   The Black Hills Super 6 Mountain Bike Race is intended for participants of various ages and ability levels. The 3-hour/3-mile bike loop is designed as a short course for beginner riders. The 6-hour/6-mile course is geared for intermediate-advanced riders. The team option for the 3-hour bike race is for two participants. The six-hour team event consists of 2-4 riders. To register as a team, the team captain signs up, creates the team name and password, and enters the teammates' emails. Then, they will receive a link to register and join the team. NOTE: When registering for a bike or running team event, it must be the only event you are registering for within that one particular transaction. Solo registrations, meadow parking, and t-shirt sales must be completed on a separate transaction. The ITSYOURRACE fees are consistent and will be the same, regardless of if you are doing one or several transactions.  https://www.trailforks.com/goto/route/13673/ (6-hour bike course map) https://www.trailforks.com/goto/route/22451/ (3-mile bike course map)   The Black Hills Super 6 Trail Run offers 3- and 6-hour options, with both utilizing a 3-mile loop, separate from the bike courses. The 3-hour run can be completed as an individual or as a 2-person team. Gather your friends and form a team (2-4 participants) for the 6-hour event, or go solo, if desired. Participants will complete as many laps as possible during a 3-hour or 6-hour time duration. Having two types of races occurring simultaneously is a unique opportunity, all in support of the CASA Cause.   Lodging discounts may be available for participants: More information will be released in the Spring of 2027. 🏨   Official Race Timer Provided by: Mangled Momentum - https://www.mangledmomentum.com/