Lost Dutchman Marathon
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Lost Dutchman Marathon 2027
The Lost Dutchman Marathon is a trail running event in Apache Junction, Arizona, held on January 17, 2027 during the Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend. Courses run through the Superstition Mountains and along the Apache Trail, presenting desert and mountain scenery during the winter season.
The event offers multiple race distances:
- Marathon, 26.2 miles through the Superstition Mountains
- Half Marathon, 13.1 miles along the Apache Trail
- 10K, 6.2 miles on desert terrain
- 8K Trail Run, 5.0 miles on natural trail and elevation
- 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk, family-friendly course during the Saturday race expo
Primary event operations are based in Apache Junction, with the listed venue at Prospector Park on North Idaho Road. The event includes aid stations on course and involves volunteers and community partners. Event materials note long-term community support, including over $1.04 million donated to local youth programs and multiple benefactors and sponsors.
Course maps and separate race pages are provided for each distance. The presentation emphasizes natural desert terrain, elevation changes on trail sections, and views of the Superstition Wilderness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
