Lake Area Tech Alumni Association to Host 5K Run/Walk and Lake Area Technical College Open House both on October 3, 2026
September 8, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WATERTOWN, S.D. — The Lake Area Technical College Foundation and Alumni Association invite alumni, students, employees, families, and community members to campus on Saturday, October 3rd, for two special events: the Lake Area Tech Alumni Association 5K Run/Walk and Lake Area Technical College Open House.
Lake Area Tech Alumni Association 5K Run/Walk
The Alumni Association 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9 a.m. at Lake Area Technical College, 1201 Arrow Ave. NE, Watertown. Participants will check in from 8 to 8:45 a.m. at the Lake Area Tech Student Center.
Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome. For the safety and enjoyment of all participants, pets, rollerblades, bicycles, and similar items are not permitted on the course.
Registration fees include:
- $20 Early Bird — through September 24 + race day shirt
- $25 September 25–October 1
- $15 LATC Alumni
- $15 LATC Faculty & Staff
- FREE Current LATC Students*
- FREE Kids 12 & under
- *Student promo code required; ID checked at check-in.
Registration closes on October 1st, 2026.
All proceeds from the 5K Run/Walk will benefit the Lake Area Tech Alumni Association, supporting its efforts to strengthen connections between Lake Area Tech and its alumni community.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Businesses and organizations are invited to support the event through sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship must be received by September 17 to accommodate the event shirt production timeline.
- Gold Sponsor — $500: Large logo on the event shirt and social media acknowledgment
- Silver Sponsor — $250: Medium-sized logo on the event shirt
- Bronze Sponsor — $100: Small logo on the event shirt
For sponsorship information, contact the Lake Area Tech Foundation at foundation@lakeareatech.edu or 605-882-5284 ext. 308.
Lake Area Technical College Open House
Following the 5K, Lake Area Tech will host an Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 3rd. Guests are invited to tour the campus at their own leisure and explore Lake Area Tech’s facilities and learning spaces. Light refreshments will be available.
The open house provides an opportunity for alumni, prospective students, families, community members, and friends of the college to experience the Lake Area Tech campus and see firsthand the facilities that support students in technical education and workforce training.
Both events are open to the community and offer opportunities to reconnect with Lake Area Tech, celebrate its alumni, and experience the college campus.
For more information about the 5K, registration, or sponsorship opportunities, contact the Lake Area Tech Foundation at foundation@lakeareatech.edu or 605-882-5284 ext. 308.
About Lake Area Technical College:
Founded in 1965, Lake Area Technical College’s mission is to provide superior, comprehensive technical education that changes lives and launches careers. The college offers programs of study in more than 30 fields, including opportunities in healthcare, agriculture, advanced manufacturing, transportation, energy, aviation, public safety, information technology, and business. LATC has a 99 percent placement rate, with most graduates choosing to live and work in South Dakota. The college received the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing it as the top two-year college in the nation. For more information and to apply, visit: www.lakeareatech.edu.