Sundance to Spearfish Marathon
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Sundance to Spearfish Marathon
Sundance to Spearfish Marathon takes place on September 13, 2026 in Spearfish, South Dakota. The event is a marathon that follows a point-to-point route through the Black Hills region.
The route is almost entirely downhill except for one hill between mile 2.00 and 2.56 that rises 169 ft. The first 12 miles, from Cement Ridge to Savoy, are on improved gravel roads through mountain meadows, valleys, and canyons and descend 1,606 ft. At mile 9.35 the course passes the winter film site for "Dances with Wolves". The remaining 14 miles are on hardtop and descend Spearfish Canyon Highway (Route 14A), a National Scenic Byway, into Spearfish. That section descends an additional 1,364 ft and is shared with the Leading Ladies Marathon.
The course is USATF certified as a Boston qualifying course and is listed as one of two certified courses in Wyoming. The certification allows the finish to be credited to either Wyoming or South Dakota. Registration information on the event listing shows a fee of $141.77 and 68 spots remaining. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
