A gentle down-hill course through the scenic Black Hills. 2 marathons, same day same route.  
Leading Ladies Marathon (Women)
Dakota Spirit Marathon (Men)

LEADING LADIES' MARATHON

Human Interest Story

Women's running pioneer Katherine Switzer will lead the Women on the Move conference that will take place in conjunction with the Leading Ladies Marathon in Spearfish, North Dakota on August 17th.  Switzer is well known for challenging the all-male notion of the famed Boston Marathon.

Katherine Switzer to Lead Leading Ladies Women on the Move Conference.

Women's running pioneer Kathrine Switzer headlines an all-star staff for 
the Women on the Move Conference & Retreat planned for August 13-15, 2008 
in Spearfish, South Dakota. The inaugural event, to be held at the historic 
Spearfish Canyon Lodge, is planned in conjunction with the premier 
all-woman Leading Ladies' Marathon and Half-Marathon scheduled for August 
17 in Spearfish.

Running pioneer Kathrine Switzer will headline "Women on the Move" Conference August 13-15, 2008 in Spearfish, SD

Women's marathon that DOESN'T focus on women

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