Lost Dutchman Marathon
The Lost Dutchman Marathon is held annually over President's Day weekend.
Where: Gold Canyon and Apache Junction, Arizona
Date: Sunday, February 20, 2011.
Start Time: 7:00 am
Course: Beginning near Gold Canyon, AZ (30 miles east of Phoenix), the marathon is a scenic, rolling, point-to-point, USATF certified course (#AZ10016TLB) that can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Course description, course map and elevations.
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 Marathon is limited to 600 runners.
Race Packet: You may pick up your packet on Saturday February 13th at the Health and Fitness Expo 1035 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Transportation: All runners will be bused to the start. No private vehicle drop off of runners at the start line will be allowed. Parking and transportation details are here.
Aid Stations: There are aid stations every 2 miles on the marathon course for the first 20 miles and then an aid station every mile to the finish. Sports drinks and energy gels are provided at selected aid stations throughout the course.
Medals: All marathon 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 114 and under, 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 12:15 AM. If you win an award, be sure to pick it up before leaving. AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED OUT AFTER THE RACE.
Clydesdale and Athena Runners: As an added incentive for large-framed runners, our marathon will feature a Clydesdale division for male competitors over 200 lbs. and an Athena division for females over 145 lbs. A special award will be presented to the top male and female finisher in this division.
Feedback:
I was planning my vacation to Apache Junction and decided to make it revolve around your race. I'm from Canada and have never raced in the US before. As it turned out, the weather the perfect and so was the course. Running east into the mountain was an absolutely beautiful start. What a great course and race. The fact that the 15th was my birthday and I ran a PR made it all the better. Hope to see you again soon. Thanks for the fun!
Carolin - Canada
This was my 6th overall marathon and 1st time running the Lost Dutchman. This was by far my most enjoyable marathon! It was a truly unique and wonderful experience. The course was absolutely beautiful and the volunteers were fantastic. This race is extremely well-put together and I totally recommend it to any runner considering this race. Thanks for a great race- I'll definitely be out there next year!
Beth Hamilton – Scottsdale, AZ
