SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The scenery at Family Park in Sioux Falls makes it a perfect spot for a run, one reason Rachel Ortman's family is hosting the 4th annual Rachel's Race here again this weekend.

"We thought it might dwindle a little, but we've kind of just held steady with about 200 people that sign up for the race," Rachel's mom, Lana Hilgemann, said. "It's the perfect amount."

The reason behind the race goes deeper. In 2021, Derrick Ortman's wife, Rachel, was diagnosed with cancer.

"We had just had our youngest, Maverick, at the end of August of 2021. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November of 2021," Derrick said.

"She was very active. She was a runner and very health-conscious," Hilgemann said. "So, no, it was definitely a total shock."

Just three months after

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