Sundance to Spearfish Marathon
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Sundance to Spearfish Marathon
The Sundance to Spearfish Marathon is a point to point marathon held in Spearfish, South Dakota on September 13, 2026. The route runs through the Black Hills region and combines gravel and paved surfaces.
The course is almost entirely downhill except for one steep section from mile 2.00 to 2.56 with a 169 ft gain. The first 12 miles, from Cement Ridge to Savoy, are on improved gravel roads that pass mountain meadows, valleys, and canyons and drop about 1,606 ft. Around mile 9.35 the route 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, with an additional drop of about 1,364 ft. This course is the same route used by the Leading Ladies Marathon for the final descent.
The marathon is USATF certified as a Boston qualifying course and is one of only two such certified courses in Wyoming. Results may be counted for either Wyoming or South Dakota. Registration information listed for the event includes a marathon entry fee of $141.77, available spots, and a registration period. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
