The Lost Dutchman Marathon
Gold Canyon, United States · Sunday 17 January 2027
The Lost Dutchman Marathon takes place on January 17, 2027, in Gold Canyon, Arizona, sending you through the Superstition Mountains on a trail course that's mostly flat with some gentle rolling terrain. You'll run at elevation between 525 and 690 meters with only about 107 meters of total elevation gain, so the challenge here is the desert surface and distance rather than climbing. The race starts at 7 a.m. and covers the full 42.2 kilometers through classic Arizona landscape, which means heat and sun exposure are real considerations even in January. This is a trail marathon, not a road race, so expect uneven footing and the technical demands that come with running on dirt in the desert. If you're looking at the half marathon or shorter distances, those start just 15 minutes later, giving you options depending on your fitness and goals.
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Adjusted Time
4:35:23
Time difference: +35.4 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
Course Details
Elevation Gain107m
Elevation High690m
Elevation Low525m
The Lost Dutchman Marathon 2027 Course Analysis
The Lost Dutchman Marathon is a full marathon held in Gold Canyon, United States, scheduled for Sunday 17 January 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 107m of total elevation gain, reaching a maximum altitude of 690m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official The Lost Dutchman Marathon website.
Elevation Profile
With 107m of elevation gain, this is a moderately undulating course. The route ranges from 525m to 690m above sea level (165m total range). While not completely flat, the elevation changes are manageable for most runners and shouldn't significantly impact pacing strategy.
Surface Type: Trail
The Lost Dutchman 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 The Lost Dutchman Marathon?
Our difficulty rating for The Lost Dutchman 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 marathon. Faster runners and slower runners are affected differently by the same course conditions, so the difficulty is personalised to your pace.
Looking for an easier marathon or a tougher challenge? You can also compare The Lost Dutchman Marathon against other marathons to find the right race for your goals.
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