On the sprawling plains of South Dakota, where bison roam and Mount Rushmore grins its stony grin, a peculiar phenomenon occurs. Here in this state, known for its wide-open spaces and wild wild west spirit, kids are not just playing video games or watching Netflix; they are running marathons. Yes, you heard it right - marathons! Meet our hero - Stanley D. Coyote, or as friends call him, S.D. He’s not your average coyote, oh no, he wears neon running shoes and sports a headband. He leads the pack of kids on these adventurous marathons. With S.D.'s boundless energy, picking speed like a tornado, no kid in South Dakota can resist the urge to join in. These kids, hailing from the big cities of Sioux Falls and Rapid City to the smaller towns of Deadwood and Yankton, are an inspiring bunch. With determination painted across their faces, they lace up their sneakers and dash across the prairies, through the Black Hills, and along the winding Missouri River. But don't be fooled, it's not all sweat and strain. There's a lot of laughter too. Picture this: a pack of young runners chasing after a fast-talking coyote, giggling as they dodge tumbleweeds and leap over prairie dog towns. Their laughter echoes off the faces of Mount Rushmore, causing even old President Lincoln to crack a smile. In South Dakota, these marathon kids are proving that running isn’t just for the fleet of foot or the super athletic. Neither is it only for serious faces. It's for anyone who loves a good giggle, craves a dash of adventure, or just enjoys chasing a coyote across the heartland of America.