Lost Dutchman Marathon
Apache Junction, United States • 15 Feb 2026
Event details
The Lost Dutchman Marathon is an annual running event held in Apache Junction, Arizona, over President's Day weekend. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, 2026. The event offers multiple race options:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 8K Trail Run
- Fun Run
The marathon course is described as scenic, rolling, and point-to-point. It is USATF certified (AZ23001JOE) and may be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The races take place near the area associated with the Lost Dutchman Mine.
Organization and beneficiaries
The event is organized by The Lost Dutchman Marathon, Inc., a public charity run by an all-volunteer board of directors and officers. Proceeds are directed to local youth organizations that focus on the economically disadvantaged. Since the event began in 2002, the organization reports it has donated over $980,000 to local youth groups.
Location for the organizing group: 115 N. Apache Trail, Suite A, Apache Junction, AZ 85118. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.