The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon is scheduled for May 31 to June 1, 2025. This event offers various races, including a Full Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, 5K, and a Kid’s 1K.
Saturday, May 31, 2025:
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Packet Pickup at The Lodge at Deadwood.
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Last-minute registration for 5K and 1K at the Deadwood Trailhead/Sherman Street Lot. Early registration is $25, guaranteeing your t-shirt size; race day registration is $30.
12:45 PM: Kid’s Wonderful 1K at Deadwood Trailhead/Sherman Street Lot.
1:00 PM: Buses depart for the Mickelson Fast 5K, starting shortly after bus arrival, typically around 1:30 PM.
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Pre-Race Party on the rooftop deck of the Celebrity Hotel.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Pasta Buffet at The Lodge at Deadwood. Advance ticket purchase required.
Sunday, June 1, 2025:
5:30 AM: Free parking available at Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds.
5:30 AM – 6:30 AM: Free Deadwood Trolley service for runners staying at any Deadwood hotel to the start line bus stop.
6:15 AM: Marathon start buses depart from The Lodge at Deadwood (reserved seats for hotel guests only).
6:30 AM: Marathon start buses leave Deadwood Gulch Resort (reserved seats for hotel guests only).
6:45 AM – 7:15 AM: Marathon start buses depart from Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds.
7:00 AM: Half Marathon start buses leave from The Lodge at Deadwood, Deadwood Gulch, and Days of 76 Rodeo Grounds Parking Lot. Buses will depart on time.
8:00 AM: Start time for Marathon, Marathon Relay, and Half Marathon.
10:30 AM – 3:00 PM: Free bus service from the 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 3:00 PM; race officials will determine on a case-by-case basis whether participants can continue.
The Full Marathon begins in Rochford, with the first 1.5 miles on the road before transitioning to the Mickelson Trail. The course features gentle uphill and flat terrain for the next 12 miles, followed by a downhill segment until mile 19.6. Between miles 19.6 and 20, there’s a steep downhill section; runners should exercise caution. The remainder of the course is either downhill or flat, concluding at the historic Engine House at the Deadwood Trailhead.
The Half Marathon starts at the 13.1-mile mark of the full marathon and follows the same route to the finish. Both the Marathon and Half Marathon courses are certified by USATF.
For race registration and additional information, please visit the official event website.
