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Lost Dutchman Marathon
Lost Dutchman Marathon is a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run and 2-Mile Fun Run event held in Apache Junction, Arizona. It is usually held in February; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- February
- Location
- Apache Junction, AZ
- Field size
- ~2,200 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- February (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Apache Junction, Arizona
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run, 2-Mile Fun Run
- Field size
- About 2,200 runners
- Course
- Net downhill point-to-point from Gold Canyon to Apache Junction, with Superstition Mountains scenery
- Registration
- lostdutchmanmarathon.org
- Official website
- lostdutchmanmarathon.org
About the Lost Dutchman Marathon
A Presidents' Day weekend race in the shadow of the Superstition Mountains offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K trail run and fun run, all starting and finishing at Prospector Park. The USATF-certified marathon is a popular Boston qualifier.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified Boston qualifier; 25th annual in 2026; long-running Presidents' Day weekend tradition
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Lost Dutchman Marathon: common questions
- When is the Lost Dutchman Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in February. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Lost Dutchman Marathon held?
- In Apache Junction, Arizona.
- What distances does the Lost Dutchman Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run and 2-Mile Fun Run.
- How many people run the Lost Dutchman Marathon?
- About 2,200 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Lost Dutchman Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at lostdutchmanmarathon.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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