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Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon

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Custer, South Dakota, United States

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About the Event

Honor the service and sacrifice of veterans while testing your own endurance on a scenic American trail at the Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon. Held from 16-19 September 2026 in the stunning Black Hills of South Dakota, this patriotic event offers three inspiring challenges. The flagship 110-Mile March is a multi-day epic on the George S. Mickelson Trail from Edgemont to Deadwood. On Saturday, 19 September, choose the Full March and Marathon (26.2 miles) or the Mini March (16 miles), both finishing at the historic Days of '76 Rodeo Grounds. More than a race, it's a tribute march where individuals, teams, and relay participants forge camaraderie and push their limits in support of a noble cause. With well-stocked rest stops, a supportive community, and the breathtaking backdrop of pine forests and rock tunnels, it's a profoundly meaningful and challenging way to exercise your patriotism. Lace up your boots and march for those who served.

Races Offered

110 Endurance March

Sep 16, 2026

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Distance — 177K

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05:00

Full March Individual (26.2 Miles)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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08:00

Mini March Individual (16.0 Miles)

Sep 19, 2026

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Distance — 25.7K

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10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Custer.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.6° / 22.9°

wb_sunny 8.5° / 20.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 10.6 /

water_drop 54.9%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.6° / 22.9°

wb_sunny 8.5° / 20.3°

air 10.6 km/h

water_drop 54.9%

About Custer

Learn more about the host city, Custer.

Custer is a city in the southern Black Hills of South Dakota, the first city founded in the region. The city lines were laid out by the notorious Al Swearengen who was portrayed in the popular HBO series, Deadwood.