Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower and the Black Hills provide the perfect setting for any marathon and now you have your choice of 4!
Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon: June 6 and 7, 2026
- Description: Half Marathon, Marathon, and 5 Person Marathon Relay along the Mickelson Trail
- Where: Rockford to Deadwood
- Details: The marathon begins in Rochford and then meets up with the Mickelson Trail. It ends at the historic Engine House at the Deadwood Trailhead. Kids 1K and Fast 5K takes place on Saturday while the Half, Full, and Relay Marathon take place on Sunday. More info: phone Emily at (605) 390-6137
Race Devils Tower: June 20 and 21, 2026
- Description: Half Marathon on Sunday, Kids 1k and 5k on Saturday
- Where: Historic Campstool Ranch - south of Hulett, WY
- Details: The Half Marathon will start and finish at the Devils Tower KOA with a figure 8 type course. We call it a Ranch Run becuase the terrain will be a mix of trails, dirt ranch roads, gravel roads and about 2 miles of paved road. Start time is 7 AM. The 5K and Kids 1K will be a loop starting and finishing at the Devils Tower KOA on Saturday. The Kids 1K will start at 3:45pm with the 5K following at 4pm. More info: phone Emily at (605) 390-6137
Lean Horse Ultra Marathon: July 31, 2026
- Description: 50k, 50 mile, and 100-mile races along the Mickelson Trail
- Where: Minnekahta Trailhead to Hot Springs
- Details: All three events begin at Minnekahta Trailhead of the Mickelson Trail and end in Hot Springs, South Dakota with variations to make them run longer and shorter.
- Details: phone Jim at (605) 209-8509
Run Crazy Horse: October 4-5, 2026
- Description: Half Marathon, Marathon, and 5 Person Marathon Relay
- Where: From Crazy Horse Memorial to Downtown Hill City
- Details: Starting at just under 6,000 feet and ending at 5,000 feet, this marathon has two big hills and great views. Kids 1K and Fast 5K takes place on Saturday while the Half, Full, and Relay Marathon take place on Sunday. More info: phone Emily at (605) 390-6137
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Event Phone Number: (605) 390-6137
