Lost Dutchman 10K Race

The Lost Dutchman 10K race is held annually over President's Day weekend as a part of the Lost Dutchman Marathon.

Where: Apache Junction, Arizona

Date:  Sunday, February 19th, 2012

Start Time:  8:00 am

Course:  The 10K begins and ends in Prospector Park, and is an out-and-back over the last 3.1 miles of the Marathon course. The course is all on pavement, however there are broad freshly graded shoulders much of the way if you prefer to run on dirt. The route is relatively flat and will be much faster in 2010 than prior years. The course includes a slight incline going out and decline coming back to the finish line. There is no time limit for the 10K, HOWEVER, walkers and slow runners should be aware of faster half marathoners approaching from behind and sharing the return lane; please be courteous.

Registration:  Registration is available online, by mail, during the runner's expo and at the venue on race day.

Registration Limit:  Participation in the Lost Dutchman 10K is limited to 650 runners in 2012.

Packet Pick up: Race Packets will NOT be mailed. 

• Runners can pick up their packets on Thursday, February 16th at Road Runner Sports - Scottsdale, 7077 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85054 from 3:30 PM till 6 PM. (Web Site) (Map)
• All runners can pick up their packets on Friday, February 17th at Road Runner Sports - Tempe, 43 S McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 from 10 AM till 6 PM. (Web Site) (Map)
• All runners can pick up their packets on Saturday, February 18th at the Health and Fitness Expo 1035 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ from 8 AM to 5 PM. (Map)
• NON-MARATHONERS can also pick up their packets Sunday, February 19th at Prospector Park 3015 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ beginning at 5:45 AM.  2-Mile Fun Run/Walk registration is available at this time.  NOTE: There is no day of race packet pick up for the full marathon. Marathon runners MUST pick up race packets Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

The race will be chip timed. Your chip is a part of your bib, do not remove it. Your number bib must be worn on the front and be visible at all times during the race.

You may have someone else pick up your race packet.

Parking: The race begins and ends at Prospector Park in Apache Junction.  From US 60, you may use Tomahawk road and park in the Rodeo grounds or  exit at Ironwood and park on the north side of the park.  Here are links to a MapQuest area map and detailed race parking information.

Aid Stations:  There are aid stations every mile, all have water, every other aid station will have a sports drink.

Medals:  All 10K finishers will receive a commemorative medal. 

Awards:  Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group.  Age groups are 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.  Results will be posted as soon as possible after the completion of the race. The awards ceremony will be held as close as possible to 10:45 AM.   If you win an award, be sure to pick it up before leaving. Award recipients not able to stay for the awards presentation can still receive their award, details are on the awards page.

Feedback:

My first Lost Dutchman, my first 10k. Had such a great time! It’s nice to have clear mile markers and lots of potties. Runners don't ask for much! Rockin' medals, loved my 10K run.

Tracy Wiedeman – Gilbert, AZ

I ran the 10K yesterday in Apache Junction, had a great time with all my running kids and drove back to Tucson. We all had a great time and plan on doing it next year.

Sue Baker – Tucson, AZ