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 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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09/25/2026

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DEADWOOD — The Black Hills Veteran’s March wrapped up another year on endurance events Saturday in Deadwood, marking 23 years of the 26-mile event and 10 years of the 110-mile

Final day of the Black Hills Veterans 110-mile 4-Day Endurance March, a bit of rain 🌧 at the end but nothing could stop ...
09/20/2026

Final day of the Black Hills Veterans 110-mile 4-Day Endurance March, a bit of rain 🌧 at the end but nothing could stop the Endurance marchers from finishing strong!!! Thank you to all the volunteers! We appreciate everything you do,

Day 3 is in the BOOKS!!! One more day left.... potential rain is in the forcast,
09/19/2026

Day 3 is in the BOOKS!!! One more day left.... potential rain is in the forcast,

Day 2 and Day 3 is complete!!!
09/19/2026

Day 2 and Day 3 is complete!!!

09/17/2026
DAY 1 COMPLETED!!!! It was a great day for a Ruck March 😎😎😎 Pringle SD to Hill City SD for day 2, tomorrow 😀
09/17/2026

DAY 1 COMPLETED!!!! It was a great day for a Ruck March 😎😎😎 Pringle SD to Hill City SD for day 2, tomorrow 😀

Packet pickup at Lost Cabin today at 5 pm!
09/14/2026

Packet pickup at Lost Cabin today at 5 pm!


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