Lost Dutchman Marathon
Lost Dutchman Marathon race day weather
Cool start, warming up, tailwinds ahead
Runners will face a start temperature of 42°F, gradually rising to 58°F by race end. With light winds from the east at 7 mph, tailwinds will benefit competitors from miles 1 to 7 and again from 12 to 15. Runners should consider pacing conservatively early on, taking advantage of descending stretches, especially during the tailwind segments.
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Lost Dutchman Marathon route and elevation
The Lost Dutchman Marathon course has about 596 ft (182 m) of climbing and 1,128 ft (344 m) of descent, a net drop of about 532 ft (162 m). It drops more than it climbs, and its terrain is faster than 89% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 19, with 100 ft (30 m) of climbing and a 1.9% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 8.8 to 11.3: climbs about 140 ft (42 m).
- Miles 16.6 to 19.6: climbs about 180 ft (54 m).
- Miles 21.8 to 23.4: climbs about 120 ft (37 m).
What the hills cost
The hills change finish times by less than 0.2% here, under half a minute for a 4:00 runner.
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 ft | 133 ft | 7:34 | 8:39 | 9:44 |
| 2 | 5 ft | 102 ft | 7:40 | 8:45 | 9:51 |
| 3 | 37 ft | 79 ft | 7:50 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| 4 | 12 ft | 80 ft | 7:46 | 8:52 | 9:58 |
| 5 | 5 ft | 68 ft | 7:46 | 8:53 | 9:59 |
| 6 | 0 ft | 62 ft | 7:46 | 8:53 | 10:00 |
| 7 | 0 ft | 66 ft | 7:46 | 8:52 | 9:59 |
| 8 | 1 ft | 23 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:11 |
| 9 | 27 ft | 8 ft | 8:10 | 9:20 | 10:30 |
| 10 | 47 ft | 1 ft | 8:24 | 9:36 | 10:48 |
| 11 | 57 ft | 17 ft | 8:22 | 9:33 | 10:45 |
| 12 | 84 ft | 41 ft | 8:21 | 9:33 | 10:45 |
| 13 | 35 ft | 100 ft | 7:46 | 8:53 | 9:59 |
| 14 | 0 ft | 91 ft | 7:40 | 8:46 | 9:52 |
| 15 | 0 ft | 52 ft | 7:49 | 8:55 | 10:02 |
| 16 | 4 ft | 31 ft | 7:54 | 9:02 | 10:10 |
| 17 | 29 ft | 13 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:28 |
| 18 | 57 ft | 0 ft | 8:29 | 9:42 | 10:55 |
| 19 | 100 ft | 2 ft | 8:51 | 10:07 | 11:22 |
| 20 | 10 ft | 67 ft | 7:48 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| 21 | 4 ft | 67 ft | 7:46 | 8:53 | 10:00 |
| 22 | 35 ft | 25 ft | 8:05 | 9:15 | 10:24 |
| 23 | 68 ft | 2 ft | 8:34 | 9:47 | 11:01 |
| 24 | 43 ft | 16 ft | 8:15 | 9:25 | 10:35 |
| 25 | 2 ft | 56 ft | 7:47 | 8:55 | 10:02 |
| 26 | 29 ft | 36 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| Last 0.2 | 5 ft | 4 ft | 1:48 | 2:03 | 2:18 |
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About the Lost Dutchman Marathon
The Lost Dutchman Marathon offers runners a scenic, rolling, point-to-point course through the stunning Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, Arizona. This USATF-certified marathon is a favorite among both serious marathoners and casual runners, providing breathtaking desert vistas and a well-supported race experience. The event also features a pre-race campfire and includes a 2-Mile Fun Run, 8K Trail Run, 10K, and Half Marathon, catering to a wide range of participants.
