The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon is a popular trail-running event held annually in South Dakota’s scenic Black Hills, offering a unique mix of natural beauty and community spirit. Runners can choose from a variety of distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 5-person marathon relay, a 5 K “Fast” trail run, and a Kids 1 K, all taking place along the historic and USATF-certified Mickelson Trail. The marathon course starts in the mountain town of Rochford and winds through forested paths, across railroad trestles, and alongside creeks before finishing at the historic Engine House in Deadwood. With a generous 7-hour course limit, the event welcomes both runners and walkers, and serves as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Races
Race Date:
31 May, 2025
The Mickelson Fast 5K is a thrilling, all-downhill 5 km trail race held on the Saturday before the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon weekend. Runners start near the Kirk Road relay exchange and follow the scenic Mickelson Trail to the Deadwood trailhead finish, offering a fast-paced and picturesque racing experience.
Race Date:
01 June, 2025
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race set on the scenic George S. Mickelson Trail in South Dakota’s Black Hills, starting near the halfway mark of the full marathon course and finishing in historic Deadwood. This USATF-certified course features a steady downhill route through forested terrain, wooden trestles, and mountain vistas—ideal for a fast and memorable run.
Weather based on historical averages.
FAQs
What is the Mickelson Fast 5K?
How long is the Mickelson Fast 5K?
Where does the Mickelson Fast 5K take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Mickelson Fast 5K?
How can I prepare for the Mickelson Fast 5K?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Mickelson Fast 5K?
The Mickelson Fast 5K is a thrilling, all-downhill 5 km trail race held on the Saturday before the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon weekend. Runners start near the Kirk Road relay exchange and follow the scenic Mickelson Trail to the Deadwood trailhead finish, offering a fast-paced and picturesque racing experience.
The Mickelson Fast 5K is 5km long.
The Mickelson Fast 5K takes place in Deadwood, South Dakota, USA.
Runna classifies the Mickelson Fast 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Mickelson Fast 5K?
The Mickelson Fast 5K is a thrilling, all-downhill 5 km trail race held on the Saturday before the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Marathon weekend. Runners start near the Kirk Road relay exchange and follow the scenic Mickelson Trail to the Deadwood trailhead finish, offering a fast-paced and picturesque racing experience.
How long is the Mickelson Fast 5K?
The Mickelson Fast 5K is 5km long.
Where does the Mickelson Fast 5K take place?
The Mickelson Fast 5K takes place in Deadwood, South Dakota, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Mickelson Fast 5K?
Runna classifies the Mickelson Fast 5K elevation profile as Rolling.
How can I prepare for the Mickelson Fast 5K?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Mickelson Fast 5K?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
How long is the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
Where does the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race set on the scenic George S. Mickelson Trail in South Dakota’s Black Hills, starting near the halfway mark of the full marathon course and finishing in historic Deadwood. This USATF-certified course features a steady downhill route through forested terrain, wooden trestles, and mountain vistas—ideal for a fast and memorable run.
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon takes place in Deadwood, South Dakota, USA.
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon elevation gain is 353 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile point-to-point race set on the scenic George S. Mickelson Trail in South Dakota’s Black Hills, starting near the halfway mark of the full marathon course and finishing in historic Deadwood. This USATF-certified course features a steady downhill route through forested terrain, wooden trestles, and mountain vistas—ideal for a fast and memorable run.
How long is the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon take place?
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon takes place in Deadwood, South Dakota, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
The Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon elevation gain is 353 meters, which Runna classifies as a Moderate race.
How can I prepare for the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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