South Dakota is one of all 50 states on the first coast-to-coast Olympic torch relay in history, ending July 14, 2028 in Los Angeles.
Confirmed: the flame is coming to South Dakota.
LA28 confirmed a relay across all 50 states, starting in Atlanta in spring 2028. The South Dakota route and dates come with the full route announcement in 2027, and this page will update the moment they do.
South Dakota is home to Mount Rushmore, which would make one of the most photographed torch backdrops in the country.
LA28 publishes the route in 2027. If I were planning a South Dakota leg, I'd want the flame to pass these:
These are my picks, not a predicted route.
Torchbearer selection has not opened yet. Based on recent Games, expect open applications and sponsor nomination programs in 2027, plus community torchbearer slots reserved for local heroes in each state. The only official source is la28.org, and nobody can sell you a guaranteed slot.
I am campaigning to carry the flame myself, and I would carry South Dakota's enthusiasm with me. Read the complete torchbearer guide, see everything confirmed about the 50-state relay, or add your name to my nomination wall.
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