Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon 2025 Course Analysis

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon is a half marathon held in Deadwood, United States of America, scheduled for Saturday 31 May 2025. The course is run on trail surface with 221m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 1898m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon website.

Elevation Profile

With 221m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 1392m to 1898m above sea level (506m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.

Expected Race Day Weather

Based on historical weather data for May, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 11°C and 23°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance over the full distance. There is a low chance of rain (0%), so dry conditions are likely.

Surface Type: Trail

Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are inherently slower than road courses due to uneven footing, technical sections, and often steeper gradients. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended, and runners should expect a finish time 10-20% slower than their equivalent road marathon time.

How Difficult Is Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon?

Our difficulty rating for Deadwood Mickelson Trail Half Marathon is calculated using a model that combines elevation gain, temperature impact, and surface type. Use the difficulty calculator above to enter your target finish time and see exactly how many minutes this course would add or subtract compared to a perfectly flat, cool, road-based half marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.

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