Lost Dutchman Marathon Events

Lost Dutchman Half Marathon

The Lost Dutchman Half Marathon is held annually over President's Day weekend as a part of the Lost Dutchman Running Event.

Event: This page is for the Lost Dutchman Half Marathon event. Visit our Registration page for an overview of all events or Marathon, 10K or 8K Trail Run for our other races.

Where: Prospector Park, Apache Junction, Arizona

Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025

Start Time: 7:15 a.m.

Course: The Half Marathon begins and ends in Prospector Park, and is an out-and-back over the last 6.55 miles of the Marathon course. Scroll down for course details and map links.

Race Pacers: The Half Marathon features race pacers to help runners with their personal race goals.

Registration: Registration Details. Registration for the Lost Dutchman Half Marathon is available online, by mail or in person near race day space permitting. Register today at ChronoTrack.

Registration Fees:

2025 PricesEarly Bird Pricing
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06/12/24
6/13/2024
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08/21/2024
8/22/2024
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10/18/2024
10/19/2024
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01/02/2025
1/3/2025
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01/30/25
1/31/2025
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02/17/25
Maximum RunnersStart Time
Half Marathon$89$99$104$109$119$1299007:15 a.m.

Registration Limit: Participation in the Lost Dutchman Half Marathon is limited to 900 runners for 2025.

Parking: The race begins and ends at Prospector Park in Apache Junction. From US 60, you may use Tomahawk road and park in the Rodeo grounds or  exit at Ironwood and park on the north side of the park.  Here are links to a Prospector Park and detailed race driving and parking information.

Aid Stations: For the Half Marathon there are aid stations every mile with water at every aid station with a sports drink at every other aid station. There are port-a-jons near every aid station.

Race Packets

Packet pick up:

  • Thursday February 13, 2025 runners can pick up their packets at Road Runner Sports - Tempe, 43 S McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (Map) from 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.
  • Friday February 14, 2025 runners can pick up their packets at Road Runner Sports - Tempe, 43 S McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 (Map) from 11:00 a.m. till 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, February 15, 2025 at the Multi-Generational Center, 1035 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Map). The 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk is 9:30 a.m. on Saturday with the start and finish at the center.
  • NON-MARATHONERS can pick up their packets Sunday, February 16, 2025 at Prospector Park 3015 N. Idaho Rd. Apache Junction, AZ beginning at 5:45 a.m.
  • There is no day of race packet pick up for the full marathon. Marathon runners MUST pick up race packets Thursday, Friday or Saturday.
  • You may have someone else pick up your race packet. Race Packets will NOT be mailed.

Chip Timing: The race will be chip timed. Your chip is a part of your bib, do not remove it. Your number bib must be worn on the front and be visible at all times during the race.

Medals: All half marathon finishers will receive a commemorative medal.

Awards: Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Age groups are 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.

Results will be posted as soon as possible after the completion of the race; the award ceremony will take place once the race results are available. If you win an award, be sure to pick it up before leaving. Award recipients not able to stay for the awards presentation can still receive their award, details are on the awards page.

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Lost Dutchman Half Marathon Course

Course Maps

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Half Marathon Course Description

The Half Marathon begins and ends in Prospector Park, and is an out-and-back over the last 6.55 miles of the Marathon course. We have a designated lane for runners going toward the turnaround and a return lane when you are headed for the finish line to avoid conflict with oncoming runners and walkers.  From the start line to about the middle of the course going out there is a decline of approximately 100' elevation. The turnaround is slightly higher in elevation than the start/finish line. The return is again somewhat bowl shaped. There are no hills. At about 12.5 you will notice what appears to be an incline toward the turn from Lost Dutchman Blvd. onto Idaho Rd. It is an optical illusion, there is only an elevation gain of a few feet. The course is paved, but there are significant stretches of freshly graded shoulder if you prefer to run on dirt.  The half marathon course is certified (AZ23002JOE ) through 2032.

There will be mile markers on the race course.

Aid Stations

For the Half Marathon there are aid stations every mile with water at every aid station with a sports drink at every other aid station. There are port-a-jons near every aid station.

Aid stations are staffed by our tremendous volunteers without whom our event could not happen. Please thank them along the way.

Clothing Drop

There will be clothing bag drop zone in Prospector Park for the convenience of the runners not wishing to return to their cars.


drop bags staged

Drop Bags Organized for Retrieval