Lost Dutchman Marathon
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About the race
The Lost Dutchman Marathon is a trail running event in Apache Junction, Arizona, scheduled for January 17, 2027. The event uses desert and mountain terrain around the Superstition Mountains and the Apache Trail, with courses that travel into the Superstition Wilderness.
Distances offered include:
- Marathon: 26.2 miles through the Superstition Mountains.
- Half marathon: 13.1 miles along the Apache Trail.
- 10K: 6.2 miles showcasing desert views.
- 8K trail run: 5.0 miles on natural trail terrain.
- 2-mile fun run: 2.0 miles held during the race expo.
The event is presented by the Lost Dutchman Marathon organization and lists community and institutional sponsors. It is described as a winter event held on the Martin Luther King Jr Day weekend and has operated since 2002. The event page notes charitable support for local youth, with more than one million dollars donated to youth programs.
Additional event materials include course maps and information about awards and medals. The venue and race operations reference Apache Junction locations and trail access, and the event is organized as an in-person, outdoor race with multiple race distances on natural desert and mountain routes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
