Black Hills Veteran March and Marathon
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Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon
The Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon is an annual series of marches and a marathon held in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The event was conceived in 2002 and is presented to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s veterans, with specific recognition of South Dakota military personnel. Net proceeds are returned to local veterans organizations.
The event offers multiple distances and divisions, including civilian and military categories, individual and team entries, relay options, and an endurance division.
- 110 miles endurance march, Edgemont to Deadwood
- 26.2 miles full march and marathon on the Mickelson Trail
- 16 miles mini march from Dumont Trailhead
- 26.2 miles virtual march with T shirt and coin upon submitted miles
The routes use the George S. Mickelson Trail and include sections of crushed limestone and gravel. Participants pass through pine forests, cross converted railroad bridges, and traverse four rock tunnels. For the full march and marathon there are multiple rest stops spaced roughly every 3 to 5 miles that offer food and drink.
Volunteers support many functions such as registration, package pickup, and on course assistance for marchers. The in person march options start and finish at trailheads and the Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds in Deadwood. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
