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When
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Where
The Mickelson Trail to the Deadwood Rodeo Grounds,, Deadwood SD
Distances
10 Miles · Marathon
Typical weather
51–70°F · low rain risk
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2025
53–66°F
dry
2024
61–82°F
dry
2023
44–69°F
dry
2022
51–65°F
dry
2021
47–70°F
dry
2020
48–67°F
dry
2019
66–86°F
dry
2018
63–74°F
dry
2017
38–48°F
rain
2016
50–64°F
dry
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About this race
Black Hills Veteran’s Honor March and Marathon
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-09-16
- Location: The Mickelson Trail to the Deadwood Rodeo Grounds, Deadwood, SD
- Length: 26.2 miles
- Website: Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon
History and Purpose
- Inception: Conceived in 2002 to honor the sacrifices of servicemen and women.
- Contributors: Initiated by members of the South Dakota Army National Guard after participating in the Bataan Memorial Death March.
- Signature Route: Follows the original route from Rochford to Deadwood, ending at the Rodeo grounds.
- Inaugural Event: The first march launched in September 2004.
March Details
- Growth: Expanded to include hundreds of marchers from across the U.S.
- Event Categories: Includes Team Military, Civilian, Individual Military, Civilian, Heavy Military, Marathon, Mini-March, Team Mini-March, and 110 Mile Endurance March.
- Logistics: Features various water points, rest stops, and lodging arrangements established during reconnaissance in 2002.
- Community Involvement: The march fosters participation and remembrance among the local community and national veterans.
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