Shiprock Marathon
- Date Fri 2nd May 2025 - Sat 3rd May 2025
- Time 5:00PM MDT
- Location Shiprock, New Mexico
- Price Free - $107.00
- Races 6 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for the 42nd Annual Shiprock Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K, taking place on May 2-3, 2025, in the scenic Shiprock, New Mexico! This vibrant event promises an unforgettable weekend filled with camaraderie, competition, and celebration. Kicking off on Friday evening, the Shiprock 5K Trail Race will begin at 5:00 p.m. on the beautiful Blueberry Hill course, where runners can compete for individual and team awards while enjoying the stunning surroundings.
On Saturday morning, the excitement continues with the Marathon starting at 7:00 a.m. and the Half Marathon at 7:30 a.m. Both races feature a USATF-certified course that showcases breathtaking views of Shiprock Pinnacle and offers ample support, including aid stations every mile. With live music along the course, delicious post-race snacks, and awards for top finishers, the Shiprock Marathon is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and culture. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable event—mark your calendars and prepare for an incredible experience in Shiprock!
On Saturday morning, the excitement continues with the Marathon starting at 7:00 a.m. and the Half Marathon at 7:30 a.m. Both races feature a USATF-certified course that showcases breathtaking views of Shiprock Pinnacle and offers ample support, including aid stations every mile. With live music along the course, delicious post-race snacks, and awards for top finishers, the Shiprock Marathon is not just a race; it's a celebration of community and culture. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this remarkable event—mark your calendars and prepare for an incredible experience in Shiprock!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 42ND ANNUAL SHIPROCK MARATHON, HALF MARATHON & 5K
SHIPROCK YOUTH CENTER FRIDAY, MAY 2 & SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
The 2025 Shiprock Marathon will provide a unique and memorable running experience the first weekend of May in Shiprock, New Mexico!
The SHIPROCK 5K TRAIL RACE will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2 on the Blueberry Hill course, beginning and ending at the Youth Center. There are awards for top individual (overall and age-group top three) and team winners. All runners will receive a performance t-shirt, race poster, swag and post-race snacks.
The MARATHON will begin at 7:00 a.m. with the start/finish area in Shiprock. Runners who expect to compete for overall or age-group awards should start in the front of the mass start at 7:00. Shiprock Marathon is a USATF Certified Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=4073].
The HALF MARATHON will start at 7:30 a.m.
We offer TEAM RACES for both the 5K on Friday evening and the HALF MARATHON on Saturday. The team race provides an opportunity to get out there and run with your friends. Whether your team is out there to compete to win or to run as a group and have fun, this event is for you! In the team races, each member of your team runs the full race and we score the event just like a cross country race. Both events need a team of 5 to compete (qualify for awards). Thinking about registering for the team event? Find four of your friends and do it! There is no extra cost. During registration just answer YES to the question: WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM? Only the first person in the group needs to create the team name, and the other members can join the team. Make sure everyone knows the correct name!
The OUT-AND-BACK ROAD COURSE includes views of Shiprock Pinnacle and a gentle long downhill slope on the return. There will be great course support and LIVE MUSIC along the way. Expect to see the likes of Dark Sky, Red Hawk, Pinon Pickers, Mountain Spring and Skoolboykook, sharing a variety of traditional, country, Navajo blues, classic rock and rez metal sounds.
PACKET PICK-UP will take place at the large Shiprock Youth Center parking lot on Friday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. and again from 6:00-6:45 a.m. on Saturday morning.
SATURDAYS RACE DAY PARKING
Race day in Shiprock is exciting and busy, so please take a minute to review this information about parking.
From Farmington hotels drive west on Hwy 64, approximately 30 miles. Once in Shiprock, continue straight through a stoplight (near Wells Fargo and church), across the San Juan River and to the second stoplight (near gas stations). Keep going straight again, past Bashas and the post office until you see event parking on your right.
Farmington has a vast array of lodging options, for all levels of comfort and price.
If you are coming from the south, you will encounter the event parking on your left just as you enter Shiprock. Our parking team will help you get parked and situated for your big event!
RACE DAY LOGISTICS
* RESULTS & TIMING The team from Rocky Mountain Timing is timing both races. RESULTS will be available via QR CODES posted throughout the finish area or at www.rmtiming.co [http://www.rmtiming.co] ALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME.
* THE COURSE AND COURSE SUPPORT Aid stations will be available every single mile along the Marathon and Half Marathon courses. Aid stations will include Honey Stinger gels, fresh fruit, Gatorade and water, and sweets and salties. Portajohns will be available at the start lines and along the course. There will be medical support throughout the route and at the finish.
THE FINISH LINE
* FOOD AREA You will receive a hearty snack box when you cross the finish line, which will also have a variety of beverages water, Gatorade and chocolate milk. Be sure to visit the Dominos food truck and flash your bib for your slice of Dominos pizza. You will also want to visit Joses Food Tent, next to Dominos, for a nice assortment of fresh fruit, melon, chips, Clif Bars and trail mix.
* POST-RACE PARTY & AWARDS We will have live music, great food and awards at the finish line. All Marathon and Half Marathon finishers will receive a well-earned medal when they finish. Results will be available instantly and awards will be presented to overall and age-group winners as soon as possible. All awards are based on gun time. Any awards that are not presented will be mailed or delivered to the winners.
* There will be overall awards (top three, male and female) and age-group awards based on 10-year age groups. Awards include medallions, plaques and/or Native arts and crafts; age-group podium awards will go four deep.
KUDOS TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING SAFETY AND MEDICAL TEAM Navajo Nation EMS, Shiprock Fire Dept., Shiprock Police Dept, Beclabito CERT, the Navajo Rangers, Red Valley CERT, Sanostee CERT, Tiis Nazbas Fire Dept, Newcomb Fire Dept, Ojo Amarillo Fire Dept and New Mexico State Police.
Special mention to our SRM partners!! And ahehee to our incredible race team and over 200 race weekend volunteers! Proceeds of the Shiprock Marathon benefit year-round outdoor adventure programs for Dine youth and families. Find out more about NavajoYES and our programs at www.navajoyes.org [http://www.navajoyes.org] or at www.Facebook.com/NavajoYES [http://www.Facebook.com/NavajoYES]
There are a wide range of lodging options available in Farmington, New Mexico, which is a 30-mile drive from Shiprock. Just search Farmington, NM and you will see many choices available to you.
THIS YEARS RACE IS USATF-CERTIFIED AND IS A BOSTON QUALIFIER! [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=4073]
AND SHIPROCK MARATHON WILL BE A QUALIFIER FOR THE
ABBOTT MARATHON MAJORS MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
HTTPS://WWW.WORLDMARATHONMAJORS.COM/RANKINGS/WORLD-CHAMPIONSHIPS [https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings/world-championships]
We work for BEAST PACING in order to give our participants their best shot at hitting their goal time. Beast Pacing provides pacers for events all over the United States. Their pacers are professional, but have FUN while helping other runners reach their goals. Whether it is a Boston Qualifying Time you are looking for, a P.R., or just someone to run with, they are here to help! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PACER FOR OUR EVENT? Fill out this form [https://beastpacing.com/become-a-beast].
SEE YOU IN SHIPROCK ON MAY 2 & 3, 2025 FOR THE 42ND RUNNING OF SHIPROCK MARATHON!
E-mail us at [email protected] or at [email protected] if you have any questions at all.
SHIPROCK YOUTH CENTER FRIDAY, MAY 2 & SATURDAY, MAY 3, 2025
The 2025 Shiprock Marathon will provide a unique and memorable running experience the first weekend of May in Shiprock, New Mexico!
The SHIPROCK 5K TRAIL RACE will take place at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 2 on the Blueberry Hill course, beginning and ending at the Youth Center. There are awards for top individual (overall and age-group top three) and team winners. All runners will receive a performance t-shirt, race poster, swag and post-race snacks.
The MARATHON will begin at 7:00 a.m. with the start/finish area in Shiprock. Runners who expect to compete for overall or age-group awards should start in the front of the mass start at 7:00. Shiprock Marathon is a USATF Certified Course [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=4073].
The HALF MARATHON will start at 7:30 a.m.
We offer TEAM RACES for both the 5K on Friday evening and the HALF MARATHON on Saturday. The team race provides an opportunity to get out there and run with your friends. Whether your team is out there to compete to win or to run as a group and have fun, this event is for you! In the team races, each member of your team runs the full race and we score the event just like a cross country race. Both events need a team of 5 to compete (qualify for awards). Thinking about registering for the team event? Find four of your friends and do it! There is no extra cost. During registration just answer YES to the question: WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM? Only the first person in the group needs to create the team name, and the other members can join the team. Make sure everyone knows the correct name!
The OUT-AND-BACK ROAD COURSE includes views of Shiprock Pinnacle and a gentle long downhill slope on the return. There will be great course support and LIVE MUSIC along the way. Expect to see the likes of Dark Sky, Red Hawk, Pinon Pickers, Mountain Spring and Skoolboykook, sharing a variety of traditional, country, Navajo blues, classic rock and rez metal sounds.
PACKET PICK-UP will take place at the large Shiprock Youth Center parking lot on Friday from 2:00-7:00 p.m. and again from 6:00-6:45 a.m. on Saturday morning.
SATURDAYS RACE DAY PARKING
Race day in Shiprock is exciting and busy, so please take a minute to review this information about parking.
From Farmington hotels drive west on Hwy 64, approximately 30 miles. Once in Shiprock, continue straight through a stoplight (near Wells Fargo and church), across the San Juan River and to the second stoplight (near gas stations). Keep going straight again, past Bashas and the post office until you see event parking on your right.
Farmington has a vast array of lodging options, for all levels of comfort and price.
If you are coming from the south, you will encounter the event parking on your left just as you enter Shiprock. Our parking team will help you get parked and situated for your big event!
RACE DAY LOGISTICS
* RESULTS & TIMING The team from Rocky Mountain Timing is timing both races. RESULTS will be available via QR CODES posted throughout the finish area or at www.rmtiming.co [http://www.rmtiming.co] ALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME.
* THE COURSE AND COURSE SUPPORT Aid stations will be available every single mile along the Marathon and Half Marathon courses. Aid stations will include Honey Stinger gels, fresh fruit, Gatorade and water, and sweets and salties. Portajohns will be available at the start lines and along the course. There will be medical support throughout the route and at the finish.
THE FINISH LINE
* FOOD AREA You will receive a hearty snack box when you cross the finish line, which will also have a variety of beverages water, Gatorade and chocolate milk. Be sure to visit the Dominos food truck and flash your bib for your slice of Dominos pizza. You will also want to visit Joses Food Tent, next to Dominos, for a nice assortment of fresh fruit, melon, chips, Clif Bars and trail mix.
* POST-RACE PARTY & AWARDS We will have live music, great food and awards at the finish line. All Marathon and Half Marathon finishers will receive a well-earned medal when they finish. Results will be available instantly and awards will be presented to overall and age-group winners as soon as possible. All awards are based on gun time. Any awards that are not presented will be mailed or delivered to the winners.
* There will be overall awards (top three, male and female) and age-group awards based on 10-year age groups. Awards include medallions, plaques and/or Native arts and crafts; age-group podium awards will go four deep.
KUDOS TO ALL OF OUR AMAZING SAFETY AND MEDICAL TEAM Navajo Nation EMS, Shiprock Fire Dept., Shiprock Police Dept, Beclabito CERT, the Navajo Rangers, Red Valley CERT, Sanostee CERT, Tiis Nazbas Fire Dept, Newcomb Fire Dept, Ojo Amarillo Fire Dept and New Mexico State Police.
Special mention to our SRM partners!! And ahehee to our incredible race team and over 200 race weekend volunteers! Proceeds of the Shiprock Marathon benefit year-round outdoor adventure programs for Dine youth and families. Find out more about NavajoYES and our programs at www.navajoyes.org [http://www.navajoyes.org] or at www.Facebook.com/NavajoYES [http://www.Facebook.com/NavajoYES]
There are a wide range of lodging options available in Farmington, New Mexico, which is a 30-mile drive from Shiprock. Just search Farmington, NM and you will see many choices available to you.
THIS YEARS RACE IS USATF-CERTIFIED AND IS A BOSTON QUALIFIER! [https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=r&id=4073]
AND SHIPROCK MARATHON WILL BE A QUALIFIER FOR THE
ABBOTT MARATHON MAJORS MASTERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS!
HTTPS://WWW.WORLDMARATHONMAJORS.COM/RANKINGS/WORLD-CHAMPIONSHIPS [https://www.worldmarathonmajors.com/rankings/world-championships]
We work for BEAST PACING in order to give our participants their best shot at hitting their goal time. Beast Pacing provides pacers for events all over the United States. Their pacers are professional, but have FUN while helping other runners reach their goals. Whether it is a Boston Qualifying Time you are looking for, a P.R., or just someone to run with, they are here to help! ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PACER FOR OUR EVENT? Fill out this form [https://beastpacing.com/become-a-beast].
SEE YOU IN SHIPROCK ON MAY 2 & 3, 2025 FOR THE 42ND RUNNING OF SHIPROCK MARATHON!
E-mail us at [email protected] or at [email protected] if you have any questions at all.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 2nd May 2025 (5:00PM MDT)
$43.40
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:30AM MDT)
$85.80
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Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:00AM MDT)
$107.00
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Charity Bib-5K
Incl. T-Shirt
Fri 2nd May 2025 (5:00PM MDT)
Free
CLOSEDNavajo Yes and Wander Project have teamed up to provide Charity Bibs for the Shiprock Marathon Events! Accomplish more with a charity bib for this event! Engage your community to raise a minimum of $500 in support of a nonprofit of your choice and your registration fee is waived. YOU choose whether the funds you raise go to support one of the WP official community partners or an organization of your choice when you sign up for a charity bib. Please understand that by signing up for a charity bib, you are making a serious commitment to raise the amount you agreed to. If you are not able to meet the minimum fundraising amount by the week of the race, you will be required to pay the difference between the fundraising minimum and your total raised. All donations are final. All your choice charities will be verified by Wander Project using the criteria spelled out in Wander Projects FAQ/policies. -
Charity Bib- Half Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:30AM MDT)
Free
Navajo Yes and Wander Project have teamed up to provide Charity Bibs for the Shiprock Marathon Events! Accomplish more with a charity bib for this event! Engage your community to raise a minimum of $500 in support of a nonprofit of your choice and your registration fee is waived. YOU choose whether the funds you raise go to support one of the WP official community partners or an organization of your choice when you sign up for a charity bib. Please understand that by signing up for a charity bib, you are making a serious commitment to raise the amount you agreed to. If you are not able to meet the minimum fundraising amount by the week of the race, you will be required to pay the difference between the fundraising minimum and your total raised. All donations are final. All your choice charities will be verified by Wander Project using the criteria spelled out in Wander Projects FAQ/policies. -
Charity Bib- Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 3rd May 2025 (7:00AM MDT)
Free
Navajo Yes and Wander Project have teamed up to provide Charity Bibs for the Shiprock Marathon Events! Accomplish more with a charity bib for this event! Engage your community to raise a minimum of $1,000 in support of a nonprofit of your choice and your registration fee is waived. YOU choose whether the funds you raise go to support one of the WP official community partners or an organization of your choice when you sign up for a charity bib. Please understand that by signing up for a charity bib, you are making a serious commitment to raise the amount you agreed to. If you are not able to meet the minimum fundraising amount by the week of the race, you will be required to pay the difference between the fundraising minimum and your total raised. All donations are final. All your choice charities will be verified by Wander Project using the criteria spelled out in Wander Projects FAQ/policies.
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