Leading Ladies Marathon / Dakota Spirit Marathon
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Leading Ladies Marathon / Dakota Spirit Marathon, Spearfish SD
The Leading Ladies Marathon / Dakota Spirit Marathon is scheduled for August 23, 2026 in Spearfish, South Dakota, in the Black Hills region. The event began as a women’s marathon and is now open to all participants. It presents multiple race formats on a course that includes downhill sections and Black Hills scenery.
The event program includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Marathon relay
- 10K
Course information and marathon relay details are provided by the event. The downhill portions of the marathon are noted in event materials as a defining course feature that affects running pace. The event listing identifies Spearfish, SD as the location and describes the setting as the Black Hills of South Dakota. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
