Lost Dutchman Half Marathon

Apache Junction, Arizona

Sunday, February 19, 2017

On Sunday, February 19, 2017 I race walked the Lost Dutchman Half Marathon in Apache Junction, Arizona.  The temperature stayed about 50 degrees and the wind blew 5 to 10 mph which would have been wonderful conditions for the event; however, even though Apache Junction is in the desert, it rained the entire time which made many places where water flowed across the roads.  The course was out and back and featured ups and downs in its entirety.  None of the changes in elevation were very challenging.  Police and volunteers controlled the cross roads keeping the participants safe.  Water/Gatorade stations were located approximately every mile and were utilized in both directions.  I really appreciate the volunteers and police who tended to their duties despite having to endure the rain.  I have done this event 4 times completing one full marathon and 3 half marathons.  It is always well organized.

Day Before Race

Before the Start

After the Finish