Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon
Race Date
Aug 23, 2026
Location
Spearfish, SD
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- Location
- Spearfish, South Dakota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 26.2M, 10K run | 26.2M relay
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Yes
- Finishers on record
- 4,314
The Experience
Leading Ladies Marathon / Dakota Spirit Marathon Spearfish, SD, USA - Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon, Half Marathon,… - August 18, 2024
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
+18.44 m
Separation
71.1%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
SD16003BK · Leading Ladies Half Marathon
Net downhill course — fast finishing times are common. Point-to-point course layout.
Quality Score
Standout7520 years running
~175 finishers a year
shrinking
20% returning runners
USATF certified
runners from 30 states
winner 1:14:13
typical high 83°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
61°
Afternoon (High)
83°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
51%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 4,314 finishers actually crossed the line across 20 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
4,314
Median time
2:08:52
Latest turnout
175
States
47
Turnout by year
2018–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon?
The Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon is held on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Where does the Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon take place?
It takes place in Spearfish, South Dakota.
What distances does the Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 26.2M, 10K run | 26.2M relay.
Is the Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course. The course is USATF-certified, so finish times can be used for qualifying.
How many people run the Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 4,314 runners who have completed the Leading Ladies & Dakota Spirit Marathon.
HalfRuns editorial — independent, no paid placement.
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