The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon is a point to point course, beginning in the hamlet of Rochford, the first 1.5 miles are on the road. At this point, the course becomes the Mickelson Trail. The next 12 miles are a mixture of gentle uphill and flat terrain. From there to mile 19 is downhill, From 19.6 to about 20, there is a serious downhill… it’s runable, but you have to be careful not to become a “runaway.” From this point to the end, the course is either downhill or flat and finishes at the historic Engine House at end of the line…the Deadwood Trailhead.
The Half Marathon is also a point to point course, starting at the 13.1 mile mark of the full marathon, and follows the marathon course described above, also finishing at the historic Engine House of the Deadwood Trailhead.
Both the Marathon and Half-Marathon courses are certified by USATF.
Races Offered
- Full Marathon (June 4)
- Marathon Relay (June 4)
- Half Marathon (June 4)
- 5K (June 3)
- Kid’s 1K (June 3)
DEADWOOD MICKELSON TRAIL MARATHON
FRIDAY ~ JUNE 2, 2023
4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
PACKET PICK UP
SATURDAY ~ JUNE 3, 2023
9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
PACKET PICK UP
11:30 AM TO 12:30 PM
Last minute Race Day Registration for 5K and 1K at the Deadwood Trailhead/Sherman Street Lot.
Early registration is $25 and guarantees your size t-shirt. Race Day registration is $30.
12:45 PM
KID’S WONDERFUL 1K ~ Deadwood Trailhead/ Sherman Street Lot
1:00 PM (buses leave) Immediately following the Kids 1K
MICKELSON FAST 5K ~ Deadwood Trailhead/Sherman Street Lot, race will start as soon as buses arrive at the start, usually around 1:30
3pm-8pm
Pre Race Party on the rooftop deck of the Celebrity Hotel
4:30 PM TO 6:00 PM
Pasta Buffet at The Lodge at Deadwood. Advance ticket purchase required. CLICK HERE to purchase
SUNDAY ~ JUNE 4, 2023
6:00 AM
FREE PARKING at Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds
5:45 AM TO 6:45 AM
DEADWOOD TROLLEYS FREE will pick up all runners staying at any Deadwood Hotel to take them to START LINE Bus Stop, where they board buses that will take them to their respective START LINES. For a full list of Trolley Stops please CLICK HERE
6:45 AM
Start Busses leave from the Lodge at Deadwood and Deadwood Gulch Hotels (must have reservered seat, for hotel guests only)
Beginning at 6:45am (last bus leaves at 7:15am Half 7am Marathon)
START LINE BUSES leave from Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds Parking Lot for both the start lines. Buses WILL leave ON TIME.
7 AM
Start line buses leave from the Lodge at Deadwood and Deadwood Gulch Hotels (for hotel guests only)
7:30-8am HALF MARATHON START
Runners will unload buses, do their pre-race things, and then may start anytime between 7:30am-8am.
8am SHARP
START TIME for MARATHONand MARATHON RELAY.
10:30 AM TO 3:00 PM
Free bus service from Reunion Area to Deadwood Hotels and Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds parking lot.
3:00 PM
Course closes- no official times will be posted after 3pm and race officials will determine on a case by case basis whether you will be allowed to continue.
2-5pm
Post Race Party at OUTLAW SQUARE! 703 Main Street
