The Lost Dutchman Marathon is held annually over President's Day weekend.
Event: This page is for the Lost Dutchman Marathon event. Visit our Registration page for an overview of all events or Half Marathon, 10K or 8K Trail Run for our other races.
Where: Gold Canyon and Apache Junction, Arizona
Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 a.m.
Course: Beginning near Gold Canyon, AZ (30 miles east of Phoenix), the marathon is a scenic, rolling, point-to-point, USATF certified course (AZ23001JOE) that can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Course description and link to maps.
Race Pacers: The marathon features race pacers to help runners with their personal race goals.
Registration: Registration Details. Registration for the Lost Dutchman Marathon is available online, by mail or in person near race day space permitting. Register today at ChronoTrack. There is no race day marathon registration. The minimum age is 14 and maximum time for all entrants is 6 1/4 hours - strictly enforced.
Registration Fees:
| 2025 Prices | Through 10/18/2024 | 10/19/2024 through 01/02/2025 | 1/3/2025 through 01/30/25 | 1/31/2025 through 02/16/25 | Maximum Runners | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | $124 | $129 | $139 | $149 | 400 | 7:00 a.m. |
Registration Limit: Participation in the Lost Dutchman Marathon is limited to 400 runners in 2025.
Directions and Parking: Parking and transportation details are here.
Transportation: All Marathon runners will be bused to the start. No private vehicle drop off of runners at the marathon start line is allowed.
Marathon 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. There are port-a-jons near every aid station. Lemon Lime Gatorade will be available at every other aid station starting at marathon mile 4. GU Energy Gel will be at miles 10 and 18 on the marathon course only. Bananas will be at 2 aid stations.
Race Packets
Packet pick up:
- Thursday February 13, 2025 runners can pick up their packets at Road Runner Sports - Tempe, 43 S McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (Map) from 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.
- Friday February 14, 2025 runners can pick up their packets at Road Runner Sports - Tempe, 43 S McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (Map) from 11:00 a.m. till 6:30 p.m.
- Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Multi-Generational Center, 1035 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Map). The 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk is 9:30 a.m. on Saturday with the start and finish at the center.
- There is no day of race packet pick up for the full marathon. Marathon runners MUST pick up race packets Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
- You may have someone else pick up your race packet. Race Packets will NOT be mailed.
Chip Timing: 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.
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 award ceremony will take place once the race results are available. 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 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.
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!
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.
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!
Very well organized race day and awesome volunteers.
Amazing experience for a first marathon!
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.
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.
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!!!
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.
Fantastic set up making it simple for runners to execute their best race!
Fantastic marathon
Beautiful course!
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!
Extremely well organized and a beautiful course.
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.
Love this course even though it kicked my butt this year.
Bucket list item - check
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.
I absolutely loved the race. The course was great, the volunteers were amazing. It was all well done. 10/10.
Very well organized and a really nice vibe from the smaller runner field
This was my first time in AZ and what a fantastic introduction! Loved the race, great volunteers, had a wonderful time!
Great race
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Course Maps
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Marathon Course Description
Beginning near Gold Canyon, AZ (30 miles east of Phoenix), the marathon is a scenic, rolling, point-to-point, USATF certified course (AZ23001JOE) that can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Although this is a challenging course, every year a significant number of finishers run Boston-qualifying times. We also receive letters from experienced marathoners who PR on this course.
Drop Bags Organized for Retrieval
All runners will receive free transportation from the Rodeo Grounds to the start. A clothing drop bag location will be at the marathon start, and runners will receive their clothes after the finish of the race.
The race start elevation is at 2330 feet above sea level. The elevation at the finish is 1840 feet. Every mile split will be marked.
The marathon starts a half mile south of the Peralta Trailhead on Peralta Road. The first six miles are on a well-maintained, unpaved road through beautiful desert vistas. The seventh mile of Peralta Road is a newly paved four-lane boulevard. The course transitions to US 60 for 1.5 miles and then turns north on Kings Ranch Road for a tour of the beautiful and historic Kings Ranch and Gold Canyon area. There are rolling hills in this area, but the focus is on the majestic view of the famous Superstition Mountains immediately to the north that rise straight up from an elevation of 2000’ to 5000’.
The course returns to US 60 at approximately the 15 mile mark and follows US 60 for another 1.5 miles to Mountain View Road. The course departs Mountain View and moves at a gradual incline toward the base of Superstition Mountain where you will find a turnaround at about 19.4 miles; from that point the elevation again drops toward the finish line.
Shortly after the turnaround you will be running with half marathoners. It adds to the fun to see how many half marathoners you can pick off before crossing the finish line. Just past mile 23 you will pass through a wall which is a great photo op with beautiful Superstition Mountain in the background. Save a little energy for the last 2 tenths as you run past the on lookers to the finish line. View the marathon course 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. There are port-a-jons near every aid station. Lemon Lime Gatorade will be available at every other aid station starting at marathon mile 4. GU Energy Gel will be at miles 10 and 18 on the marathon course only. Bananas will be at 2 aid stations.
Aid stations are staffed by our tremendous volunteers without whom our event could not happen. Please thank them along the way.
Courtesy Clothing Drop
There will be clothing bag drop zone in Prospector Park for the convenience of the runners not wishing to return to their cars.