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Black Hills Veteran March & Marathon

📅 September 18, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Custer · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 19, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

110 mi26.2 mi16 mi

About

The Black Hills Veteran March & Marathon is an endurance event in Custer on September 18, 2027, honoring the sacrifices made by America's servicemen and women. It offers a 110-mile (177 km) endurance march starting at 5:00 a.m., a marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km) at 8:00 a.m. and a 16-mile (25.8 km) mini march at 10:00 a.m.

The event takes place in the Black Hills National Forest along the Mickelson Trail. Created by the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association, it is inspired by the Bataan Memorial Death March. Categories include individual and team marches for military and civilian participants, and the event draws people from across the United States.

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