Black Hills Veteran March

Black Hills Veteran March The Black Hills Veteran’s Honor March was conceived in 2002 as a way to honor the sacrifices of the nation’s service men and women.

The Black Hills Veteran March is a picturesque trek through the mountainous terrain of the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota paying tribute to the many sacrifices that this nation's veterans have made in the past and continue to make today. The 26.2 mile march takes place in the picturesque Black Hills National Forest on the Mickelson Trail. The March is held on a weekend at the end of Septemb

er. The March, which is conducted under the auspices of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association (SDNGEA), grew out on idea that originated from some South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers who had participated in the Bataan Memorial Death March. It was during the long ride home from White Sands, New Mexico that the idea of a commemorative march could be held to honor all Veterans, and that the Black Hills would be a perfect place to hold such an event. Since the Bataan Memorial Death March takes place in late March-early April, the consensus was that this new event should be held later in the year. On September 21, 2002, seven members of the Army National Guard traveled to Deadwood, SD and set out to reconnoiter the proposed march route and establish sites for water points, rest stops, and lodging requirements. Ted Deloy, Michael Jones, Matt Lacroix, Ben Lamp, Jeff Nord, Ben Smetana and Mark Thomas were members of the recon team and laid the foundation for this event. The route today closely matches the original route from Rochford to Deadwood, the only change being the decision to end at the Rodeo grounds as compared to main street Deadwood. After completing the dry run in September 2002, the marchers compiled notes and ideas. Due to mobilization in 2003 the idea had to wait to be presented to the SDNGEA at the state conference in April 2004. The decision was made to have the inaugural march start in September 2004. Since its inception, the memorial march has grown to hundreds of marchers from across the United States. Events are offered in Team Military and Civilian, Individual Military and Civilian, Heavy Military (with a 40lb Rucksack), Marathon and Mini-March and Team Mini-March.

05/25/2026
Race day is Sep 19th!!Register via run signup!
05/18/2026

Race day is Sep 19th!!
Register via run signup!

Registration has been underway for about a month! Visit link below for full details.
04/15/2026

Registration has been underway for about a month! Visit link below for full details.

The Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon is on Wednesday September 16, 2026 to Saturday September 19, 2026. It includes the following events: 110 Endurance March, Mini March Individual (16.0 Miles), Full March Individual (26.2 Miles), Full March (5-Person Coed Relay), Full March (Military Uniform...

https://www.blackhillsveteranmarch.org/The 10 Year Anniversary of the Black Hills Veterans 110-mile 4-Day Endurance Marc...
03/20/2026

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The 10 Year Anniversary of the Black Hills Veterans 110-mile 4-Day Endurance March is September 16th - 19th 2026, REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!!! sign-up your 3-person team (minimum) Now! And same money.
Military or Civilian.

Registration is now OPEN!! for the 23rd annual Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon on September 19th, 2026, for all ...
03/20/2026

Registration is now OPEN!! for the 23rd annual Black Hills Veterans March and Marathon on September 19th, 2026, for all one-day events. The 10th anniversary for the 4-day Endurance March will be held from September 16th to 19th, 2026.

Registration opens today, Mar 20th. Race day is September 19th!! Register via link below.https://runsignup.com
03/20/2026

Registration opens today, Mar 20th. Race day is September 19th!! Register via link below.
https://runsignup.com

https://www.blackhillsveteranmarch.org/MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! The 10th Anniversary of the Black Hills Veteran March 110...
01/27/2026

https://www.blackhillsveteranmarch.org/

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!!
The 10th Anniversary of the Black Hills Veteran March 110-mile 4-Day Endurance March is set for September 16th - 19th 2026
Registration OPENS March 20th 2026

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