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!  <p>Fast Down Hill 5K on the Saturday of the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon weekend. Race starts near the KirkRoad Relay exchange and follows the Mickelson Trail to the finish. See DMTM maps at https://www.deadwoodmickelsontrailmarathon.com/race-info/course-info/</p>

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon on Sunday, June 2.

Over 2000 runners take on the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon

Cameron Remington won the 2022 Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon in 2:50.23 on June 5.

Armijo grad comes alive running in Deadwood marathon

Aaron Schone won the 16th Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon in 2:53:23 while Nicki Terry won the women's race in 3:17.21.

Thousands converge on Deadwood for the Mickelson Trail Marathon

Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon had its successful 15th annual run.

Racers Cross the Finish on 15th Annual Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon

Pretty Course, Awful Pre-Race Information

Beautiful and scenic run thru the Black Hills

5-stars for an uphill first 14 miles?????

Outstanding run in a world class location!

Most scenic, peaceful marathon I've Ever Run

Excellent marathon in a beautiful setting

Awesome beauty with long climb at high altitude

26.2 Miles of Breathtaking Black Hills Beauty

And The 2008 USATF Trail Marathon Championships

Very scenic, challenging and well put together

Totally wonderful experience/trail/organization

Scenic, well-organized, friendly atmosphere

The best place for a marathon while vacationing!!

Incredible scenery but the first 13 can get you...

Great marathon and great vacation getaway.

A real letdown from 2005, but still a fine event.

Beautiful course and friendly aid stations

Beautiful scenery, wonderful trail marathon

Deadwood-Mickelson Trail Marathon

Marathon Results