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Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon

Deadwood, SD

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

In 92 days · Wed, Sep 16, 2026

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When

Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

Where

The Mickelson Trail to the Deadwood Rodeo Grounds,, Deadwood SD

Distances

10 Miles · Marathon

About this race

🏅 Event Overview

  • Event Name: Black Hills Veteran’s Honor March and Marathon
  • Date: 2026-09-16
  • Location: The Mickelson Trail to the Deadwood Rodeo Grounds, Deadwood, SD
  • Event URL: Race Registration

🎖️ Event Background

  • History: The Black Hills Veteran’s Honor March was conceived in 2002 as a way to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s servicemen and women.
  • Distance: The 26.2-mile march takes place in the picturesque Black Hills National Forest on the Mickelson Trail.
  • Timing: The March is held on a weekend at the end of September.
  • Organizers: Conducted under the auspices of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association (SDNGEA).

🇺🇸 Founding Story

  • Inspiration: The idea originated from South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers who had participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March.
  • First Steps: On September 21, 2002, seven members traveled to Deadwood to reconnoiter the proposed march route.
  • Recon Team: Comprised of Ted Deloy, Michael Jones, Matt Lacroix, Ben Lamp, Jeff Nord, Ben Smetana, and Mark Thomas.
  • Route: The current route closely matches the original route from Rochford to Deadwood.

📅 Inaugural March

  • Planning: After completing a dry run in September 2002, notes and ideas were compiled for future events.
  • Delay: Due to mobilization in 2003, the idea was postponed until a presentation in April 2004.
  • Inaugural Event: The first march was held in September 2004.
  • Growth: The memorial march has grown to hundreds of participants from across the United States.

🏃‍♂️ Event Categories

  • Team Events: Team Military and Civilian.
  • Individual Events: Individual Military and Civilian.
  • Heavy Military: Participants carry a 35lb Rucksack.
  • Endurance Options: Marathon, Mini-March, Team Mini-March, and the 110 Mile Endurance March.

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