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. Shiprock Marathon, a USATF-certified event (#NM14011JF), is a Boston qualifier.Entry Fee Schedule
| Dates | Marathon | Half Marathon | Marathon Relay | 5K/10K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 – November 22 | $85 | $65 | $150 | $20 |
| November 23 – November 26 | $70 | $50 | $140 | $20 |
| November 27 – December 31 | $85 | $65 | $150 | $20 |
| January 1 – March 31 | $90 | $70 | $160 | $20 |
| April 1 – May 2 | $95 | $75 | $170 | $20 |
| May 3 | $105 | $85 | $180 | $20 |
Friday, May 3 Events:
- Health & Fitness Expo – Noon-6:00 pm
- Packet Pickup – Noon-8:00 pm
- Pasta Dinner – 4:00-7:00 pm
- Kid’s Marathon – 5:00 pm
- 5K/10K Runs – 6:00 pm
Saturday, May 4 Events:
- Marathon – 7:00 am
- Marathon Relay – 7:00 am
- Half Marathon – 8:15 am
The 2018 Shiprock Marathon includes the following events:
- Full Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 5-Person Relay
- 10K Race
- 5K Trail Run
- Kids’ Marathon
Travel Info
Hotels
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
$89/night special rate
Free breakfast Saturday morning at 4:30
A late checkout time of 1:00 p.m. is available upon request
To reserve, call the hotel at +1-505-324-0777, or reserve online
Farmington Best Western PLUS
$85/night special rate
Early Continental breakfast at 4:30 am
Late check out at noon on Saturday available upon request
To reserve, call the hotel at +1-505-564-8100, or email staybwfarmington@yahoo.com
Mention the Shiprock Marathon for discounts.
Airports
- 215 miles: Albuquerque International Sunport – Albuquerque, NM (ABQ / KABQ)
- 29 miles: Four Corners Regional Airport – Farmington, NM (FMN / KFMN)
- 40 miles: Cortez Municipal Airport – Cortez, CO (CEZ / KCEZ)
- 84 miles: Durango-La Plata County Airport – Durango, CO (DRO / KDRO)
Shiprock Area Tourist Links
- A great list of hotels in the area
- The Official Navajo Nation Visitors Guide
- The Navajo Nation Zoo
- Navajo Parks and Recreation
- Canyon de Chelly National Monument
- Chaco Culture National Historic Park
- Mesa Verde National Park
- Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
- Navajo National Monument
- Monument Valley Tribal Park
- Four Corners Monument
FAQs
How do I register for the Shiprock Marathon?
Do all runners receive medals?
How do I print out all the race info and rules for the Shiprock Marathon?
Where will packet pick-up be?
Can one person pick up all the packets for an entire relay team?
How long are the legs for the Relay event?
What kind of course support will be provided during the marathon?
How do drop bags work in Shiprock?
Will there be any pre-race meal offered on Friday?
Where do the proceeds of the race go?
What are the relay team rules?
What are the age limits to be able to run in Marathon events?
Is there a deadline for making registration changes?
Any other questions? Contribute to this FAQ by sending your questions to info@shiprockmarathon.com.
Race Results
Record times:
Marathon
M – 2012 Shaun Martin 2:34:59
W – 2016 Tennille Taylor 3:12:45
Half Marathon
M – 2004 Terry Bia 1:10:59
W – 2016 Alvina Begay 1:21:18
Marathon Relay
2011 FLC Beavers 2:35:11
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