2026 Mickelson Trail Marathon
June 6, 2026 - June 7, 2026 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 runnable, 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 the 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. We are SUPER excited to announce that the Half Marathon and Marathon are being included as a qualifying race for the XTERRA World Championships again this year!!
CLICK HERE for race registration and additional information.
Races Offered
- 5K (June 6)
- Kid’s 1K (June 6)
- Full Marathon (June 7)
- Marathon Relay (June 7)
- Half Marathon (June 7)
Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon
FRIDAY ~ June 5, 2026
4:00 PM TO 7:00 PM
PACKET PICK UP – The Lodge at Deadwood
SATURDAY ~ JUNE 6, 2026
9:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
PACKET PICK UP – The Lodge at Deadwood
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
3 pm-8 pm
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.
SUNDAY ~ JUNE 7, 2026
5:30 AM
FREE PARKING at Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds
5:30 AM TO 6:30 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
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6:15 AM
Marathon Start buses leave the Lodge at Deadwood (must have reserved seat, for hotel guests only)
6:30 AM
Marathon Start buses leave Deadwood Gulch Resort (must have reserved seat, for hotel guests only)
Marathon Start Buses leave the Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds
Beginning at 6:45 am (last bus leaves at 7:15 am, Half 7 am Marathon)
START LINE BUSES leave from the Lodge at Deadwood and Deadwood Gulch for the Half Marathon
START LINE BUSES leave from the Days of `76 Rodeo Grounds Parking Lot for the Half Marathon. Buses WILL leave ON TIME.
8 am SHARP
START TIME for MARATHON, MARATHON RELAY, and HALF MARATHON START.
10:30 AM TO 3:00 PM
Free bus service from the Reunion Area to the Deadwood Hotels and Days of `76 Rodeo Grounds parking lot.
3:00 PM
Course closes- no official times will be posted after 3 pm, and race officials will determine on a case-by-case basis whether you will be allowed to continue.
2-5 pm
Post Race Party at OUTLAW SQUARE! (703 Main Street)
