Shiprock Marathon is the oldest and largest marathon on the Navajo Nation and offers other-worldly views of this volcanic core that juts 1800 feet into the desert sky. The marathon routes takes you on a loop of the pinnacle, while the half route provides stunning views from a slightly further distance. Race weekend at Shiprock includes shorter races, as well as the Kids Marathon, which attracts 400+ young runners every year who complete their “final mile” on race weekend. There is lots to know about this place and this very special race, so check it out on this thorough website.
Shiprock Marathon is the oldest and largest marathon on the Navajo Nation and offers other-worldly views of this volcanic core that juts 1800 feet into the desert sky. The marathon routes takes you on a loop of the pinnacle, while the half route provides stunning views from a slightly further distance. Race weekend at Shiprock includes shorter races, as well as the Kids Marathon, which attracts 400+ young runners every year who complete their “final mile” on race weekend. There is lots to know about this place and this very special race, so check it out on this thorough website.
This course has been updated the last couple years but lately it's been an out and back course. This race has spectators all along the race and bands are scattered throughout the race which is so cool.
