Registration details are on the race's own site.
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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Jan 16, 2027 | ||||
| 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Other | Jan 16, 202710:00 AM | $23.11 | – |
| Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 | ||||
| Marathon | Marathon | Jan 17, 20277:30 AM | $146.57 | 400 |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Jan 17, 20277:45 AM | $125.10 | 900 |
| 8K Trail Run | 8K | Jan 17, 20278:15 AM | $66.05 | 800 |
| 10K | 10K | Jan 17, 20278:30 AM | $66.05 | 800 |
Fees and dates are from the race's official website on the date shown below; confirm them there before you register.
At $146.57, entry is about the same as a typical marathon in Arizona ($150).
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk starts at 10:00 AM.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Marathon: Lost Goldmine Trailhead near Gold Canyon. Other races: Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85219
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around January 17 the day usually runs from 45°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 11% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 72°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What runners should know about Lost Dutchman Marathon, in brief, from the official race website.
Schedule and packet pickup
Pickup and walk in entry run Jan 14 (3 to 7 p.m.) and Jan 15 (11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.) at Road Runner Sports in Tempe, and Jan 16 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.) at the Multi-Generational Center in Apache Junction. Marathoners must pick up by Saturday; the other races also have race morning pickup at Prospector Park. Photo ID needed.
Course
The marathon opens with about six miles of graded dirt road from the Lost Goldmine Trailhead, then rolls through Kings Ranch and Gold Canyon, climbs gently to a turnaround near mile 19.4 and descends to the finish in Prospector Park. Aid comes every 2 miles through mile 20, then every mile.
Parking and travel
Marathoners must park at the Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd (enter via Tomahawk), and ride a bus to the start; buses load from 4:30 a.m. and the last leaves at 5:45 a.m. A shuttle links the Rodeo Grounds and Prospector Park from 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Idaho Road closes at 7 a.m.
Awards
Every finisher gets a medal and a long sleeve tech shirt. The top three men and women in each age group win awards in every timed race. Marathon course records earn cash: $500 for an open record and $250 for a masters record.
Rules and FAQ
Marathon runners must be at least 14 and finish within 6 hours 15 minutes, and there is no race day marathon entry. The half has a 10 year minimum age. The 10K, 8K and half accept race day entry at the park if spots remain. Entries cannot be refunded or deferred.
The cause
The race is run by an all volunteer nonprofit that gives its proceeds to youth groups in the Apache Junction area, such as school teams, scholarships and cadet programs. The organizers report more than $1 million donated since the first race.
Facts on this page come from the race's official website (lostdutchmanmarathon.org, lostdutchmanmarathon.org/registration-for-lost-dutchman-marathon-events, lostdutchmanmarathon.org/event/marathon, lostdutchmanmarathon.org/event/half-marathon), checked Sep 27, 2026. Confirm dates and fees there before you travel.
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A small charity marathon held each MLK Day weekend at the foot of Superstition Mountain. The point to point marathon drops about 490 feet from a trailhead near Gold Canyon to Prospector Park and is USATF certified and a Boston qualifier. A half, 10K and 8K trail run use the park, and a 2 mile fun run is held Saturday.