Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon offers a scenic journey through the historic Black Hills.
Race Date
Jun 7, 2026
Location
Deadwood, SD
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Location
- Deadwood, South Dakota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 26,753
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon winds through the historic Black Hills of South Dakota, offering 26.2 miles of natural beauty. This event, first run in 2003 and now in its 23rd year, typically sees around 1074 finishers, with a growing field size and a loyal following of about 23% repeat runners.
Runners travel from approximately 38 states to experience this certified course. The race is known for its net downhill profile, with a significant 74% start/finish separation, making it a potential PR course. Typical race-day temperatures hover between 54–73°F, providing a comfortable running environment.
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon is a well-established event, drawing participants with its blend of natural scenery and a fast course. It's a destination race that combines the charm of Deadwood with the challenge of a marathon.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+23.65 m
Separation
74.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
SD17001DCR · Deadwood Half-marathon
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Point-to-point course layout.
Quality Score
Runner Favorite8721 years running
~1,023 finishers a year
growing or steady
23% returning runners
USATF certified · 3 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 38 states
winner 1:09:19
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
57%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 26,753 finishers actually crossed the line across 21 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
26,753
Median time
2:23:12
Latest turnout
1,074
States
51
Turnout by year
2016–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon?
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon is held on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Where does the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon take place?
It takes place in Deadwood, South Dakota.
What distances does the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M.
Is the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon is a ultra-flat, point to point course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 26,753 runners who have completed the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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