The Lost Dutchman Marathon, Inc.
The Lost Dutchman Marathon, Inc. is a public charity run by an all-volunteer board of directors and officers with proceeds directed to local youth organizations focused on the economically disadvantaged.
From Inception
Since its establishment in 2002, the Lost Dutchman Marathon has donated over $838,000 to numerous local youth organizations.
The success of our marathon is heavily dependent on the unwavering dedication and enthusiasm of our race volunteers, who are often sourced by the organizations we support.
Your support, as a participant, a sponsor, a volunteer or as a contributor is appreciated and essential for continued success of the organization. As we prepare for our 24th event, we are excited about our ongoing sponsorship of children in need, and staging of a world class event.
Contribute
Anyone wishing to contribute to our charity and assist local economically disadvantaged youth can do so by sending a check to:
The Lost Dutchman Marathon, Inc
Charitable Contributions
115 N Apache Trail Suite A
Apache Junction, AZ 85118
In 2024 the Lost Dutchman Donated $61,850
During the Lost Dutchman Marathon's annual post race committee banquet, we handed out $61,850 in donations to support local youth groups and organizations. Do to a successful 2024 race we are able to push our total donations to $900,000 since race inception in 2002!
The distribution for 2024 was:
2024 Lost Dutchman Marathon Comittee at the annual awards ceremony
Apache Junction Founding Sponsor Parks and Recreation received $9,000 dollars at the annual awards ceremony
- Apache Junction High School Scholarships - $6,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Band - $2,000.00
- Apache Junction High Junior ROTC - $2,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Track - $5,500.00
- AJUSD Special Needs group - $1,500.00
- Apache Junction High School Softball - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Boy's Soccer - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Football - $2,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Baseball - $1,500.00
- AJHS/CCJH Cheer - $2,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Golf - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Tennis - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Boys Basketball - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Cap & Gown - $1,500.00
- Apache Junction High School Student Council - $1,000.00
- City of Apache Junction Parks & Rec Youth Scholarship Fund - $9,000.00
- Girl Scout Troop 216 - $2,000.00
- Pinal County Girls on the Run - $1,850.00
- Apache Junction Police Dept Auxiliary - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction Little League - $1,500.00
- Superstition Mountain Rotary Youth Fund - $3,500.00
- Apache Junction Police Dept Explorers - $3,000.00
- Skyline Jr ROTC - $2,000.00
- Imagine Prep Booster - $2,000.00
- Black & Gold Youth Football - $1,000.00
- Arizona Repeaters Association - $2,000.00
- EVIT Fire Science Program - $3,000.00
In 2023 the Lost Dutchman Donated $60,000
During the Lost Dutchman Marathon's annual post race committee banquet, we handed out $60,000 in donations to support local youth groups and organizations. The distribution for 2023 was:
Lost Dutchman 2023 Scholarship Winners
- Apache Junction High School Scholarships - $6,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Band - $2,000.00
- Apache Junction High Junior ROTC - $2,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Track - $5,500.00
- Apache Junction High School Cross Country - $1,000.00
- AJUSD Special Needs group - $1,500.00
- Apache Junction High School Softball - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Football - $2,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Baseball - $1,500.00
- AJHS/CCJH Cheer - $2,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Golf - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Tennis - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Boys Basketball - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Cap & Gown - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Student Council - $1,000.00
- City of Apache Junction Parks & Rec Youth Scholarship Fund - $9,000.00
- Girl Scout Troop 216 - $2,000.00
- Pinal County Girls on the Run - $1,500.00
- Apache Junction Police Dept Auxiliary - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction Little League - $1,500.00
- Superstition Mountain Rotary Youth Fund - $3,500.00
- Apache Junction Police Dept Explorers - $2,500.00
- Skyline Jr ROTC - $2,000.00
- Imagine Prep Booster - $2,000.00
- Black & Gold Youth Football - $1,000.00
- Arizona Repeaters Association - $2,000.00
- EVIT Fire Science Program - $2,500.00
In 2022 the Lost Dutchman Donated $45,000
We are proud to be able to contribute $45,000 after the 2022 Lost Dutchman Marathon Events. The post COVID race was a great success in the eyes of our participants and volunteers. In spite of uncertainties, lower participation across the industry, supply issues, higher costs and staffing challenges, we were still able to produce a well received event and make meaningful distributions to support local youth groups and organizations. The distribution for 2022 was:
- Apache Junction High School Scholarships - $8,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Band - $1,500.00
- Apache Junction High Junior ROTC - $1,500.00
- Apache Junction High School Track - $3,000.00
- AJUSD Special Needs group - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction High School Softball - $500.00
- Apache Junction High School Girls Basketball - $500.00
- Apache Junction High School Football - $1,500.00
- Apache Junction High School Baseball - $1,000.00
- AJHS/CCJH Cheer - $1,500.00
- Apache Junction High School Golf - $500.00
- Apache Junction High School Tennis - $500.00
- Apache Junction Boys Basketball - $500.00
- City of Apache Junction Parks & Rec Youth Scholarship Fund - $11,000.00
- Girl Scout Troop 216 - $1,500.00
- Pinal County Girls on the Run - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction Police Dept Auxiliary - $1,000.00
- Apache Junction Little League - $1,000.00
- Superstition Mountain Rotary Youth Fund - $3,000.00
- Apache Junction Police Dept Explorers - $1,500.00
- Skyline Jr ROTC - $1,500.00
- Imagine Prep Booster - $1,500.00
- Black & Gold Youth Football - $500.00
Prior Distributions
Lost Dutchman Marathon annual donations
- 2024 - $61,850
- 2023 - $60,000
- 2022- $40,000
- 2021 - $25,000
- 2020 - $50,000
- 2019 - $70,000
- 2018 - $60,000
- 2017 - $50,000
- 2016 - $31,100
- 2015 - $50,000
- 2016 - $31,100
- 2015 - $50,000
- 2014 - $65,000
- 2013 - $66,000
- 2012 - 65,000
- 2011 - $55,000
- 2010 - $40,550
- 2009 - $33,000
- 2008 - $30,000
- 2007 - $23,000
- 2006 - $8,750
- 2005 - $2,500
- 2004 - $3,000
- 2003 - $5,250
Contact
Lost Dutchman Marathon contact information is available on our contact page. Select the appropriate page for more information about running, volunteering, becoming a sponsor or becoming a vendor.
Legal Stuff
The Lost Dutchman Marathon is conducted under the governance of the Lost Dutchman Marathon, Inc., classified as a public charity under Code Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.