Welcome to a new era of the Shiprock Marathon. In coordination with the Shiprock, Red Valley,
Ghadii’ahi Beclabito and Cove chapters, NavajoYES and our entire Shiprock Marathon race team is excited to present our new course! The 2020 Shiprock Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay will join the 10K and 5K as courses that are primarily on dirt roads and trails. You will experience Tse’ bit’a’i like never before, running a clockwise loop around the Pinnacle! The official course map will be out soon and registration will open on November 1. See you on the trail!
Shiprock, New Mexico has been the home of the premier running event in the Four Corners region since 1984. Runners pass near Tsé Bit’a’í, Shiprock Pinnacle, on their way to the Navajo Nation’s largest town, Shiprock, where the event ends at Dine’ College. Now exceeding over 2000 runners, race weekend includes the Marathon, Half Marathon, Marathon Relay, Kids Marathon, 10K trail race and 5K.
SPECIAL RELAY TEAM INSTRUCTIONS FOR CAPTAINS AND TEAMMATES:
When your teammates begin to register, they will provide their info, and then they should see a choice to join an existing team. There is a drop-down menu that lists all the teams in alphabetical order. Choose your team and then proceed. There is no charge to anyone joining an existing team.
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Registrations for the Marathon, Half-marathon, 5-person Relay, 10K Race and 5K Trail Run events are be done online. Go to This Page and follow the easy instructions. Have a credit or a debit card ready. If you’ve ever made an online purchase, this is just as easy. Even if you’ve never done a transaction online before, just follow the easy instruction, and you will be all set in minutes.
Do all runners receive medals?
All marathoners and half marathoners receive medals. In addition, top finishers in the marathon, half marathon, Relay, and 10K race will receive age group and overall pottery awards.
How do I print out all the race info and rules for the Shiprock Marathon?
Packet pick-up will be available on Friday of the race week, from noon to 8 p.m. at Dine’ College South Campus, near the finish line. There will also be limited packet pick-up available at the start lines of the marathon and half marathon on Saturday.. Please try to get your packet in Shiprock on Friday.
Can one person pick up all the packets for an entire relay team?
Yes. It is recommended that Relay Team Captains can pick up the packets for their entire team. However, any team member may pick up all the packets. Relay teams need to get together before the event to set the runner order, distribute bibs to all runners and plan transportation to the buses.
How long are the legs for the Relay event?
Each leg will be 5 1/2 miles in length, on a loop course around Dine’ College, Shiprock High School and Blueberry Hill. The exchange for each leg of the relay will take place at a designated exchange zone on the college campus. The 5th runner will cross the finish line.
What kind of course support will be provided during the marathon?
Water and Tailwind nutrition will be available every two miles along the course, and every mile after the 20-mile point. Honey Stinger gels, fresh fruit, and sweet and salty snacks will be available at alternating aid stations beginning at mile 6. There will be water and snacks for relay runners at each of the relay exchange zones.
How do drop bags work in Shiprock?
Designated vehicles will transport drop bags from starting lines to the Finish Line Area at Dine’ College South Campus. Please do not put you keys or any valuables in your drop bag. We are not responsible for lost items.
Will there be any pre-race meal offered on Friday?
Yes. There will be a pasta dinner from 4-7 pm during the expo and Dine’ College south campus on Friday. The meal is free for registered runners and family members are welcome to join for $10.
Where do the proceeds of the race go?
After paying our bills all proceeds of the race go to NavajoYES, a Navajo Nation based non-profit. The mission of NavajoYES is to “promote community wellness, lifelong fitness and youth empowerment in communities across the Navajo Nation. We strive to meet this mission through youth adventure, the Dine’ Bike Project, The Navajo’s trail initiative, education and outreach, and the Navajo Parks Race Series. You may donate to the cause when you register for the race. We also love any donations of outdoor or running gear (used is fine) when you attend the race. Visit the website to learn more.
Relay teams must have five (5) runners and be coed to be eligible for awards (A team that has at least one member of each gender is considered “co-ed”.)
All team members must be at least 12 years old to participate in this event.
Each team will be issued a race number and relay exchange band with chip for timing.
Relay Team Captain must be one of the runners.
Each runner can run on only one team and for one leg of the relay event.
Relay teams will compete in four age categories based upon the total age of the team members on race day – 125 & below; 126-175; 176-225; 226 & above. Awards will be given to the top 3 teams in each age category.
What are the age limits to be able to run in Marathon events?
The marathon and half marathon have an age limit of 12 years old while the 5 person relay and 10K is 10.
Is there a deadline for making registration changes?
No changes will be accepted after May 1st, 2020.
Any other questions? Contribute to this FAQ by sending your questions to info@shiprockmarathon.com.
