Lost Dutchman Marathon 2024
We think Lost Dutchman Marathon is a terrific event, but don't just take our word for it. Every year we get lots of positive feedback. See what runners from around the country have had to say about our race.
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My absolute favorite race. You can't beat the scenery. The volunteers and their energy warm your soul. The first 7miles are pure magic. 10/10 recommend.
FABULOUS! From registration to the finish line, this race is so well organized. The course is beautiful, the support staff are wonderful and the spectators are energizing. This will be my "must run" race every year.
This was my 9th Lost Dutchman Marathon and the race gets better every year! The course, logistics, shirt, medal are fantastic and all of the volunteers are world class amazing!
I return year after year to run this one. It's one of my favorites!
LDM is becoming my favorite local race -- it has a small-town, Arizona vibe, but it's run like a professional race. Packet pickup is convenient and quick, and the volunteers are very friendly. Race-day morning logistics are very smooth -- parking is well-directed, bus transportation is easy, and there are ample restrooms. The on-course support is great -- plenty of water and gatorade, and very encouraging volunteers. The course is challenging but fun. As for the scenery -- you can't get much better!
Absolutely amazing experience! My first full marathon and I had a blast!! Everything ran like clockwork from the packet pickup to the shuttle, the start, the course, and the finish. The volunteer support was phenomenal and the aid stations a runner's dream come true. Such friendly and encouraging people - truly a magical adventure.
I keep returning to this race every year from Canada. The races are very well organized, the volunteers fantastic, the finisher medals are unique, the venue is outstanding with the mountains in the background. Most important, the organizers raise funds to support local groups.
This was my first marathon and the Lost Dutchman Marathon team did not disappoint! The location is beautiful, the course is challenging, and the event is very well executed. Two thumbs way up.
After 27 full marathons I can honestly say this one is one of my favourites! What an amazing race! I ran the half 2 years ago and was ready to do it again. However, I switched from the half to the full at Saturday's package pickup so that I could be part of the pre-race marathon experience at the base of Superstition Mountain! From the bus ride to the warming fires, snacks, hot drinks and the sunrise start, it was nothing short of spectacular. This race is so very well planned and organized, I will not hesitate to do it again.
With 38 years of marathon experience, I'm delighted to say that the 2024 Lost Dutchman Marathon was the best "small" race that I have experienced. Superb organization and wonderful volunteer support. I will definitely run the LDM again!
This is the one of the best run races I have participated in. The course was scenic and the support all along the course was great!
Very well organized race day and awesome volunteers.
This is one of the best races, the organization is awesome.
Amazing experience for a first marathon!
What a great day to run in beautiful weather with a stunning back drop among amazing people!
The scenery for this race was incredible! The Superstition Mountains are right in the background for the majority of the course and the rest is cactus and desert landscape that takes your breath away.
Beautiful setting for a road race. Well-organized. Not too big and not too small.
Truly an outstanding event. Everyone is great, the scenic course just challenging enough, perfect.
Absolutely Wonderful
Loved this race! From packet pick up to finish the race is very well organized and efficient.
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Always a gorgeous, scenic run, with amazing support volunteers and community members along the way.
This is a great event each year! Beautiful course, all starts are on time, volunteers are outstanding!
Beautiful location and an expertly managed race. Highly recommended.
Excellent race. Well organized and beautiful. Loved seeing the sun rise behind the Superstition Mountains.
What an amazing setting for the start of this well organized and fun marathon. The warming fires and friendly atmosphere created the perfect setting for an amazing day.
The BEST marathon I have done to date! So well run, so much support via volunteers, buses, aid stations, the start line and more! Everyone was so welcoming:) Beautiful course, beautiful weather and overall just an enjoyable experience.
I did twelve different runs in Arizona during 2023, and the Lost Dutchman Marathon was the best. Back again in 2024, and it was a beautiful day with great company.
We enjoyed the race and felt very supported by the community! Terrific event!
The most organized event I've ever participated in!
This is by far the best event I have ever been involved with. So well managed, such beautiful scenery. Just a first-class experience. Can't say enough good things about this race. Ran in it many years ago and had forgotten how fun it was til i did it again this year. I won't miss it again.
Amazing race with wonderful volunteers
My favorite race of the year. My Hype Crew and I look forward to it every year! And I'm constantly recommending it and encouraging people to sign up. From the fire log experience at the startline, to the beautiful views and excellent race support, is simply an awesome race....Plus there's bacon on one of the fueling stops!!!
Another great year!
I teach at the local junior high and absolutely loved seeing my past and current students volunteering throughout the race course. That made my day!
Loved this race! Beautiful yet challenging course...the first 6 miles were exquisite, but even after that you still have the Superstitions in view for most of the course. The smaller race size, campfires at the start, and friendly volunteers throughout made it feel relaxed and welcoming. The seemingly constant rolling hills provided just enough variation to alleviate muscle stress while providing intrigue...and even though I came into it not expecting any sort of great time, I still BQ'ed and placed in my age group! I try not to repeat races much, but this might be the exception.
Super fun time!
Always a great event.
Well run and fun 8K trial run.
It was my best Marathon ever.
Fantastic set up making it simple for runners to execute their best race!
This was my third year, and I had a great time! My group will absolutely be back again next year, we look forward to it!
Fantastic marathon
Keep it up!!!
Great experience thank you
Beautiful course!
I've done the full, the half and the 8K and enjoyed all three! Great volunteers and a well organized race!
Joined a friend for her Arizona marathon in the quest for 50 states. The course is challenging, but the scenery makes up for it.
The Lost Dutchman was such a lovely experience. The course is beautiful (minus the highway stretch, but what can you do!) The community is so welcoming and supportive. Easy to navigate parking to buses and easy to get back to car post race. Thank you for hosting such a great event!
I am a winter snowbird and have participated in the 10K for 3 years now. Really enjoy the views on this particular jog!
Extremely well organized and a beautiful course.
Very well run. Coarse was well marked, volunteers to help with sharp turns and mostly water handed out at the finish (plus 2 aid stations during the 8k).
Beautiful race! Somewhat hillier than expected.
Unlike other races, the beginning of the full marathon was very relaxing and calming. Keeping warm by the fire pits and watching the sun rise over the mountains was the perfect way to get ready to race.
Congratulations on another stellar event! This was my 3rd consecutive LD Half Marathon...perfect training for the Boston Marathon in April!
Phenomenal race from all the swag to the course , the volunteers, and of course the beautiful scenery. This is a must do Arizona race. We are going on our 5th time of doing this race we've made this one a tradition.
Love this course even though it kicked my butt this year.
Great experience! Scenic course, excellent support.
Bucket list item - check
Really great job! Well organized event. My compliments to a bunch of folks largely behind the scene to spenda bunch of time organizing this event. I was pleased and impressed. Thanks to all.
Super friendly and excellent volunteers at every level of race day, parking, police & ems crews visability and politeness, easy morning of race packet pick up, tshirt exchange, merchandice purchases, beautiful quality medal, drop bag system, plenty of bathroom/portos, happy runners , gorgeous scenery, etc. etc.
Thank you to all who made this race so enjoyable!!!
This is one of my all-time favorite races in AZ! The organization of parking, starts, finishes, and award ceremony is top notch! Everyone is so friendly and encouraging. Hopefully, I will be able to run this event every year.
Love this race. Cannot wait until next year!
Well organized event that has something for everyone.
Definitely the prettiest half marathon in the whole Phoenix area.
Well organized race and beautiful views
Beautiful and worth it. It's not the race to beat your flat marathon course PR. But the majestic mountains to look at and run near the base of them for so much of the course is well worth it.
The race was organized, on time, and the information was clear. Not only was the race planned well, but it was also so much fun! There were staff members cheering you on throughout the race, funky music at the starting line, and gorgeous views of the mountains. This was my first race experience, and I will definitely be back! Plus a great race shirt!
Great communication throughout. Well run and executed.
Such a well organized event - details from arrival in the dark to rodeo grounds with massive flood lights and teams directing cars (thank you!) to the bag drop set up, facilities, music, announcing, the course 😍, the amount of LEO presence to ensure safety of runners and cars on those open roads, well managed hydration stations, all the HS kids volunteering and building community (thank you AJ HS and anyone else who was there!) and even an organized and well stocked post race snack area. It was such a great environment you created! Would definitely run again.
I absolutely loved the race. The course was great, the volunteers were amazing. It was all well done. 10/10.
Good fun local race !
Very well organized, volunteers were very informative and enthusiastic.
I love this race! I have been a participant since 2013.
Great race. We'll organized. Volunteer support was incredible. Thank you to all!
you guys do an awesome job. I think this is like maybe number seventh race that I've done with you guys. looking forward to next year
Really appreciated the organization and volunteers out on the route.
Very well organized and a really nice vibe from the smaller runner field
Well organized. I enjoyed the morning
Lovely race in the prefect locations- 2nd time running and will be back next year.
Flatten those hills! Great race and traffic control, views and water stops all excellent.
This was my first time in AZ and what a fantastic introduction! Loved the race, great volunteers, had a wonderful time!
One of the best races I do. So organized!
This is my absolutely favorite race. The scenery is amazing and the crowd support, the kids, the community are simply better than any race I have attended.
Great race
Just want to say you have the best volunteers throughout the event!
Feedback Welcome
We welcome and encourage your feedback on our event. We read everything and seriously consider all advice and criticism with the objective of making the Lost Dutchman Marathon better every year.
Nearly all feedback is published to our web site, however we may not post angry comments about specific isolated instances or those strictly offering advice. Editing is limited to cosmetic changes. You can use our post race survey, online contact form or send an e-mail directly to me: Kristie Falb.
Kristie Falb - Race Director