Awards & Medals
All finishers receive a beautiful 2.5" medal. Awards presented to top 3 male and female finishers in each age group for all race distances.
2027 Finisher Medals
Every finisher receives a stunning commemorative medal. Each year we create a new medal design for the Marathon and cascade it down to other distances the following year.
Marathon
26.2 miles of achievement deserves recognition that shines as bright as your determination
Half Marathon
13.1 miles of pure grit and glory, commemorated in stunning detail
10K Race
6.2 miles of pushing your limits, captured forever in your finisher's medal
8K Trail RUN
Conquer the trails and earn your badge of honor on the scenic course
Prize Money
Cash prizes are awarded for marathon course records. The open and master course records will be determined by gun time.
$500
Open Course Record
For individual male and female runners who establish new marathon open course records
$250
Masters Record
For individual masters male and female runners who establish new marathon course records
$1,500
Total Prize Pool
Combined prize money available for all course record achievements
💡 Course Record Details
Total prize money for marathon open records: $1,000
Total prize money for masters course records: $500
In the event the course record is set by a masters competitor, the prize money will be combined.
Marathon Course Records
These legendary runners have set the bar high with their incredible performances on the Lost Dutchman Marathon course.
Lamech
Mokono
Men's Open Marathon Record Holder
2:18:07
Set in 2014
Leah
Thorvilson
Women's Open Marathon Record Holder
2:47:15
Set in 2014
Tom Lipsie
Men's Masters Marathon Record Holder
2:40:26
Set in 2012
Carrie
Weldy
Women's Masters Marathon Record Holder
3:05:39
Set in 2025
Age Group Categories
Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in each age group for all race distances.
Marathon
14-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80+
Half / 10K / 8K
10 & 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
75-79
80+
Award Ceremonies & Pick Up
Ceremonies
These legendary runners have set the bar high with their incredible performances on the Lost Dutchman Marathon course. A separate awards ceremony will be held for each race, with awards presented as soon as results are available. If you win an award, please make every effort to pick it up before leaving.
Award Pick Up
Award recipients not able to stay for the awards presentation can pick up their award in person at the Apache Junction Multi-
Generational Center
Generational Center
- Monday, February 16th: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
- Through Friday, March 6th
- Hours: Monday - Friday: 5:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Saturday: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
⚠️ Important Details
Any awards not claimed by Friday, March 6th will be donated to one of our charities.
Results will be posted as soon as possible after the completion of each race.
