How hilly is the Sundance to Spearfish Marathon?
The Sundance to Spearfish Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 65 m.
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Route details
Sundance to Spearfish Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
Quick answers
The Sundance to Spearfish Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 65 m.
The Sundance to Spearfish Marathon route starts at Cement Ridge in the Black Hills and finishes at Spearfish, South Dakota (approx. 3,640 ft elevation). Underfoot, expect first 12 miles on runnable improved gravel roads, remaining 14 miles on paved highway. It passes Spearfish Canyon, Spearfish Canyon National Scenic Byway (US 14A), Savoy and Dances with Wolves winter film site.