pacertrip.Races
PACERTRIP CITY EDITIONUS / RACE GUIDE
Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K race photo

Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K race photoApache Junction
US
Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domainJconk46044, CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 104 days
Jan 17, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Apache Junction · 42.195km · 21.1km · 10km
Entry fee
$60Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenFri, February 6, 2026 ~ TBDSee how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 5, 2026
Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K race photo
Waqcku at English Wikipedia · Public domain
Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K race photo
Jconk46044, CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held against the backdrop of the Superstition Mountains in Arizona.

Runners race through the desert at winter sunrise.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 2
Synthetic PlatypusRan in 2012 · Finish time 5:12:37
“It really made my finish really special to have all the people there and it was an amazing experience.”

At the Lost Dutchman Marathon, constant hills led the runner to alternate running and walking from mile 11. After running the final 1 mile with a friend, the runner finished in 5 hours, 12 minutes, and 37 seconds to cheers from family and friends.

Read the original on Random Musings from a Random Girl
AriFinish time 2:04:59
“I set a record in a race I didn’t think it was possible.”

At the Lost Dutchman half marathon Marathon, the runner tackled hills with a friend and maintained the pace throughout. A strong finish in 2 hours, 4 minutes, and 59 seconds cut around 9 minutes from the time recorded a month earlier.

Read the original on Ari's Menu

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Course preview

Go&Race · Course preview

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

10K

Entry cost $60

until Nov 22, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform Race Roster

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K course map and elevation

The 42.195km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00
EventStart
Marathon42.195km07:30
Half21.0975km07:45
10K10km08:30
Other8km08:15
City center · not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet. The map shows the host city.

START

Prospector Park, North Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ

FINISH

Prospector Park, North Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ

Finish · Google Maps
Show more

Marathon·Half Marathon·10K Run·8K Trail Run·2 Mile Fun Run (Saturday events are also held.

Start line is held in Apache Junction, AZ, with a 7:00 AM local start.

Course is a point-to-point course with a different start and finish.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (48°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Packet pickup information has not yet been announced.
Pickup is typically available at a designated location before the race or at the venue on race morning, so check the official race-page announcements.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit - the marathon start is accessible ONLY by organizer shuttle bus; no private vehicle drop-off is allowed at the start line.

Shuttle buses load from the Rodeo Grounds (1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ, accessible via Tomahawk Drive only) starting at 4:30am,

with the final bus departing at 5:45am;

runners should arrive by 4:15am.

Point-to-point desert course from Gold Canyon to Apache Junction with no public transit;

the organizer shuttle is mandatory to reach the start.

Recommended drive times to the Rodeo Grounds: 3:30am from Phoenix/Tempe, 3:45am from Mesa/Chandler, 4:00am from Apache Junction/Gold Canyon.

Getting to the finish

No public transit - finish is at Prospector Park, 3015 N. Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ 85219.

Return shuttle service from Prospector Park back to the Rodeo Grounds runs continuously starting at 5:00am, with the final shuttle departing at 2:00pm.

More details

Mandatory organizer shuttle in both directions between the Rodeo Grounds and the start line;

private drop-off at the start is explicitly not allowed.

Stations & transport near the venue

Metro Phoenix's Valley Metro system uses the newer contactless "Copper Card" (replacing the older Platinum Pass) plus a mobile app,

tappable on Valley Metro Rail,

Bus and Streetcar, but Apache Junction sits well outside the light-rail/bus network, so this card is only useful if connecting through central Phoenix or Mesa;

car access is the practical way to reach the race itself.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

January temperatures average 9°C.

In Apache Junction, wind is a bigger factor than the cold.

A lightweight windbreaker will help retain body heat, and it is worth leaving a dry change of clothes ready for after the finish.

The race venue is in an area without public transport.

Plan on travelling by car or rental car.

Registration is handled through the Race Roster platform.

The point where runners usually fall apart on the full marathon is around one place: approximately 30km.

The 30 seconds you save early on can save you five minutes late in the race.

Do not skip aid stations; take a little at each one.

The 07:00 start is early.

Working backwards from your wake-up time, breakfast and journey, it is more convenient to stay the night before near start line.

Times are local to Apache Junction. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K start line in Apache Junction

Hotels that make race morning easy

5 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

View on map →

Time for you, before and after the finish

13 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Phoenix｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service at Phoenix Deer Valley Airport

$131

View on Klook

Saguaro East National Park Self Guided Driving Tour

$17

View on Klook
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Apache Junction with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Apache Junction.

Total cost and budget for Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

ChecklistLocal eSIM · YesimFlight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelpPace calculator

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

Runner stories and questions about Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Apache Junction runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K

FAQ
When does Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, January 17, 2027 in Apache Junction, AZ, United States.

How much is the Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $60.

What distances does Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K.

What time does Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00.

Where does Lost Dutchman Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K and 8K 2027 start?

Prospector Park, North Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ.

PacerTrip connects you to races, stays, flights and tours. You book and pay on each service; when you go through these links we earn a commission.