Iconic tradition · Shiprock, NM
Shiprock Marathon is a landmark running tradition in Shiprock, New Mexico, with no upcoming dates listed.
Season completedFamily friendly
- When
- Last held May 1–2, 2026; next date TBA
Start 7:00 AM (marathon)
First weekend of May - Where
- Shiprock Youth Center
Shiprock, NM 87420 · San Juan
Directions - Organized by
- NavajoYES
44th annual (2026)
What to expect
2026 Season completed
Friday, May 1, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026
- May 1–2, 2026
2027 Projected
Date TBA
About the run
Race weekend includes a Friday 5K trail race and elders run/walk, then a Saturday marathon and half with aid every mile and live music on course. A spring-long kids marathon draws 500+ young runners.
The run
- Distances
- Marathon, Half marathon, 5K trail race, Elders run/walk
- Season
- Spring
- Field
- 600+ runners (2026)
Nearby
Sources
- Official site official
- Navajo Nation Office of the President official
- Navajo-Hopi Observer research
Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.