The Deadwood - Mickelson Trail Marathon is a point to point course, beginning in Rochford, SD  and ending on Main Street in Historic DEADWOOD. The first 24.5 miles are on the trail - a 10 foot wide, well-groomed, easy-on-the-knees, super-scenic pathway through the breathtakingly beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. The last mile and half are run through the streets of Deadwood. There's not a course like this one anywhere in the world!
Running Times called our course "The Perfect Marathon Course." And Runners' World called us "The Best Kept Secret in Marathoning"  Come see for yourself!

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

James McGown won the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon in a time of 2:33:52.  Top female finisher, Emily Brzozowski felt the uphill course gave her an advantage finishing in a 2:59:06.  The marathon featured runners from all over the world.

Mickelson Trail Marathon draws praise from runners

James McGowan smashed the Deadwood-Mickelson Marathon course record running the 26.2 mile course is 2 hours 33 minutes and 52 seconds. That eclipsed the old course record by nearly 7 minutes. Emily Brzowski, of Colorado Springs, Colorado took first place for the women with a time of 2 hours, 59 minutes and 6 seconds for the Black Hills course that draws nearly 1,500 runners annually.

The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon has a new course record.

Pretty Course, Awful Pre-Race Information

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results