About The Lost Dutchman Marathon

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.

Since the Lost Dutchman Marathon’s inception in 2002 we have
donated over $980,000 to various local youth organizations.

25th Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon

2026 will be the 25th Annual Lost Dutchman Marathon. The marathon, associated races and activities are held every President's Day weekend in Apache Junction, Arizona.Run at the base of Superstition Mountain near the rumored site of the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, this event is a favorite of serious marathoners and casual runners alike. The marathon follows a USATF-certified course and can be used as a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The event features a pre-race campfire, and includes a 2 Mile Fun Run, 8K Trail Run, 10K and Half Marathon in addition to the marathon itself.

Feedback: “For anyone looking for beauty as well as a great, well-supported run, look no further than the Lost Dutchman.” Visit our photo gallery to see what past events looked like.This charity event is supported by a strong group of sponsors and volunteers.

Lost Dutchman Marathon Board of Directors and Working Committee

The Lost Dutchman Marathon's Board of Directors consists of Kristie Falb (President), Jodi Erlich (Treasurer) and Sara Feraldi (Secretary), Rick Hardina, and Heather Correll.

Back Row Left to right: Eli Richardson, JJ Underwood, Jamie Sullivan, Sarah Stone, Kristie Falb, Sara Feraldi, Tanya Loftis, Terry Barwick
Front Row Left to right: Liz Langenback, Jody Dutra, Barb Kanzler, Heather Correll, Julia Feraldi, Jodi Ehrlich, Riley King, Elliott Anuta, Gary Nine
Committee Members not pictured: Eric Bridges, Erick Gamez, Chris Giles, Rick Hardina,, Larry Kirch, Martin Loftus, Grady McEachern, Dale Meyerson, Jeff Mitchell, James Wasson

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.

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