Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon

Race Date

Aug 23, 2026

Location

Spearfish, SD

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Start Time

TBA

Start Location

Spearfish, SD

Directions

Course Info

USATF Certified

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Net Drop/km

+18.44 m

Separation

71.1%

Also Offers

26.2M10K run | 26.2M relay

USATF Certified Course

SD16003BK · Expires 2026 · Leading Ladies Half Marathon

Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Point-to-point course layout.

Historical Performance

Median Finish

2:08:52

9:50/mi

Winning Time

1:14:13

5:40/mi

Finishers (2025)

176

States Represented

30 / 50

Gender Split

78% Female22% Male

Finish Time Distribution

1:104:10

FASTER 25%

1:52:37

MEDIAN

2:08:52

SLOWER 25%

2:34:52

Average runner age: 43

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Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

61°

Afternoon (High)

83°

Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration

0.1"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

51%

Humidity

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