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Black Hills Veteran Honor March and Marathon

Saturday September 21st, 2024
DeadWood, South Dakota
Distance: Marathon · Marathon Relay
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The Black Hills Veteran’s Honor March was conceived in 2002 as a way to honor the sacrifices of our nation's service men and women. The 26.2 mile march takes place in the picturesque Black Hills National Forest on the Mickelson Trail. The March is held yearly on a weekend at the end of September. The March, which is conducted under the auspices of the South Dakota National Guard Enlisted Association (SDNGEA), grew out an 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.

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Black Hills Veteran Honor March and Marathon, Race Date: 2019-09-21, Distance: Marathon
Division Time Name Age Home
Male 4:56:19 Kristopher Pyle 40 USA
2nd Male 6:31:56 Mark Luvaas 41 USA
3rd Male 6:31:57 Casey Jorgensen 36 USA
4th Male 6:34:09 steve lynn 58 USA
Female 4:56:19 Jennifer Pyle 39 USA
2nd Female 5:20:37 Jen Soucy 44 USA
3rd Female 6:17:12 April Lackas 24 USA
4th Female 6:34:04 Laura Korson 51 USA
Division Time Name Age Home
M 40-49 4:56:19 Kristopher Pyle 40 USA
M 50-59 6:34:09 steve lynn 58 USA
F 40-49 5:20:37 Jen Soucy 44 USA
F 50-59 6:34:04 Laura Korson 51 USA
 Black Hills Veteran Honor March and Marathon

The March is held on a weekend at the end of September.

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.


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