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 Prices | Through 10/18/2024 | 10/19/2024 through 01/02/2025 | 1/3/2025 through 01/30/25 | 1/31/2025 through 02/16/25 | Maximum Runners | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half Marathon | $104 | $109 | $119 | $129 | 900 | 7:15 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.
Feedback:
LDM is becoming my favorite local race -- it has a small-town, Arizona vibe, but it's run like a professional race. Packet pickup is convenient and quick, and the volunteers are very friendly. Race-day morning logistics are very smooth -- parking is well-directed, bus transportation is easy, and there are ample restrooms. The on-course support is great -- plenty of water and gatorade, and very encouraging volunteers. The course is challenging but fun. As for the scenery -- you can't get much better!
I keep returning to this race every year from Canada. The races are very well organized, the volunteers fantastic, the finisher medals are unique, the venue is outstanding with the mountains in the background. Most important, the organizers raise funds to support local groups.
This is the one of the best run races I have participated in. The course was scenic and the support all along the course was great!
This is one of the best races, the organization is awesome.
Beautiful setting for a road race. Well-organized. Not too big and not too small.
Always a gorgeous, scenic run, with amazing support volunteers and community members along the way.
This is a great event each year! Beautiful course, all starts are on time, volunteers are outstanding!
We enjoyed the race and felt very supported by the community! Terrific event!
I teach at the local junior high and absolutely loved seeing my past and current students volunteering throughout the race course. That made my day!
Super fun time!
Keep it up!!!
Congratulations on another stellar event! This was my 3rd consecutive LD Half Marathon...perfect training for the Boston Marathon in April!
Great experience! Scenic course, excellent support.
Really great job! Well organized event. My compliments to a bunch of folks largely behind the scene to spenda bunch of time organizing this event. I was pleased and impressed. Thanks to all.
Definitely the prettiest half marathon in the whole Phoenix area.
Great communication throughout. Well run and executed.
Such a well organized event - details from arrival in the dark to rodeo grounds with massive flood lights and teams directing cars (thank you!) to the bag drop set up, facilities, music, announcing, the course, the amount of LEO presence to ensure safety of runners and cars on those open roads, well managed hydration stations, all the HS kids volunteering and building community (thank you AJ HS and anyone else who was there!) and even an organized and well stocked post race snack area. It was such a great environment you created! Would definitely run again.
Great race. We'll organized. Volunteer support was incredible. Thank you to all!
Lovely race in the prefect locations- 2nd time running and will be back next year.
Flatten those hills! Great race and traffic control, views and water stops all excellent.
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 Organized for Retrieval