Lost Dutchman Marathon

Lost Dutchman Marathon is run in Apache Junction, Arizona, on January 17, 2027, in the desert at the foot of Superstition Mountain. Five formats fill the morning: the marathon (26.2 miles) at 7:00 AM on a USATF-certified, Boston-qualifying course, the half marathon at 7:15 AM, an 8K trail run at 7:45 AM, the 10K at 8:00 AM, and a 2-mile fun run/walk (3.2 km) at 9:30 AM.

The certification and BQ status make this a natural target if you are chasing a qualifier or a personal best, and the event is known for fast times, smooth logistics and a strong volunteer crew. Plan a 16-week build with a weekly long run if the marathon is the goal, and note that the field is deep enough to give you company at most paces. The pre-race bonfire is part of the tradition, and the 8K trail option gives the same setting on dirt.