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 20, 2011.

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  2010.

Race Packet:   You may pick up your packet:

• Saturday February 13th at the Health and Fitness Expo 1035 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ from 8 AM to 6 PM.
• Sunday February 14th at Prospector Park 3015 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ beginning at 5:30 AM.

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:  The first 300 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. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT AFTER THE RACE.

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