The Lost Dutchman Arizona Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 8K Trail Run, and Two Mile Fun Run/Walk.
Registration for the 2010 Lost Dutchman Marathon is now open. Participation is limited for all races in order maintain a small, friendly race and stay within the capacity of Prospector Park. Register early!
We are excited to announce Chip Timing with ChronoTrack for all 2010 Lost Dutchman Races.
Lost Dutchman Arizona Marathon
The 9th Annual Lost Dutchman Arizona Marathon is Sunday February 14th, 2010. Running from Gold Canyon to Apache Junction, the Lost Dutchman follows a scenic, rolling, point-to-point, USATF certified course that can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Located at the base of Superstition Mountain near the rumored site of the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, this event is a favorite of serious marathoners and casual runners alike. Follow these links for quick access to marathon registration information and course maps.
Half Marathon, 10K, 8k Trail Run, and Two Mile Fun Run/Walk
Not up for a full marathon? Starting and ending in Apache Junction’s Prospector Park, the Lost Dutchman offers a race for everyone including Half Marathon, 10K, 8k Desert Trail Run and a Two Mile FunRun/Walk. Registration information and course maps are here.
Beautiful Location, Great Volunteers and Rave Reviews!
Every year we get we get lots of positive feedback and excellent scenic run photographs.
The 2009 Lost Dutchman Was Our Best Ever!
Thanks to everyone for making the 2009 Lost Dutchman Marathon an awesome event!
The 2009 Lost Dutchman Arizona Marathon was the most successful event in our 8 year history. Not only was it financially successful, which will allow us to increase funding to our charities, but it was completed virtually error free. The weather was perfect for long distance running, cold at the start and cooler than normal throughout the event. A surprising number of runners established personal records.
For comments from the participants visit our 2009 race feedback page. If you haven't already, Please Add a Comment.
Official Results are available at Race Place Events. Selected Race Photos, Official Photos from Action Sports Images.
Selected Comments from 2009
Wow! What a wonderful run!!! This is the best Marathon I have ever done! I love the beauty and fun challenge of the hills. The course kept me busy mentally to get through the race because every two miles was at different elevations. My strategy had to change. I loved everything about it and I am going to send the message out to my Ragnar Relay teams, family and friends. I will be back next year for 2010 and carry a camera. The Dutchman Revenge was so funny that another runner and I just laughed the whole way up that 12% incline to the wall. I love the metal. It's perfect in size and weight. I could wear it without straining by neck or back! I vote for the aid station at mile 16 with the dancing volunteers! She was great and all the volunteers’ smiled and cheered! Thank you for a wonderful event!
Tracy Hulson – Goodyear, AZ
I wanted to let you know that I thought the 2009 LD marathon was GREAT. This was my 9th marathon, and I can truly say that I was not disappointed. The volunteers were not only friendly and knowledgeable, they appeared to care. I have run the LD Half-marathon the last couple of years and decided to run the full this year. . . Impressive! What a well run, well organized, memorable event. Kudo’s to you!
Vance Krebs - Bismarck, ND
First of all I wanted to tell you this race was so exceptionally well organized and well run. I moved from San Diego and have only done 2 other races in Arizona which had no problems at all but this was over the top the best. Thank you for a wonderful race. I will look for your races in the future.
Lisa Harris – Chandler, AZ
Since I live in Buckeye, previous years I have hesitated to make the 68 mile drive to the Lost Dutchman events. Well, I made the drive this year and it was well worth it! Thanks for putting on a fantastic event. The aid stations were outstanding, course great, and volunteers very helpful all day. Thank You,
Cory Davidson - Buckeye, AZ
Any runner who desires to do a Western marathon must do the Lost Dutchman. There is the breath taking start area with warming camp fires, the beginning of sunrise with the saguaro cactus profiles to the east, the sun slowly starting its display on the huge vertical cliffs and even the first six miles on winding Peralta's dirt is magical. Then there is the course itself with rolling minor hills and the nicest volunteers anywhere to greet and serve you and they are there till the very last runner has passed the station. The race officials are the very best worthy of your praise and thanks. The finish area has fine snacks and ever burritos for you. The finisher’s medals are the best I have ever received in 50 plus marathons with even moving parts. Runners World said this was one of the ten best little marathons. They are wrong; this is the best small marathon.
Mel Schultz – Sun Lakes, AZ
Official Photographer
Action
Sports Images was the official photographer of the 2009 Lost Dutchman Marathon. Click on the logo (left) to get to their website. Enter your information and they'll let you know when your photos
are ready. Photos will be available on Friday February 20, 2009.
LDM Stories/News
Lost Dutchman one of Runner's World's "Best Little Marathons in the Country" Lost Dutchman was named one of the Best Little Marathons in the Country by Runner's World Magazine.
