Next race
Sunday, 3 October 2027
8:00 am start
Distance
42.195 km / 26.2 mi
Scenic road
Elevation
Hilly · 250 m gain
250 m climbing
Race profile
The Run Crazy Horse Marathon draws approximately 135 finishers each October on a scenic road in Hill City, United States. The Black Hills marathon near Crazy Horse Memorial draws runners to Hill City each October. The course tours Black Hills roads with granite peaks, forest corridors, and Crazy Horse Memorial vistas. Expect significant climbs on this hilly course.
Run Crazy Horse Marathon is a certified 42.195 km (26.2 mile) marathon — the standard World Athletics marathon distance.
Approximately 135 finishers
Course & terrain
The Run Crazy Horse Marathon covers varied scenic road terrain. Starts and finishes in the Hill City area near Mount Rushmore country. The course tours Black Hills roads with granite peaks, forest corridors, and Crazy Horse Memorial vistas. Hilly with notable climbs.
The Run Crazy Horse Marathon course is hilly over 42.195 km (26.2 miles). Runners cover 250 metres of climbing and 200 metres of descent, with a net climb of 50 metres from start to finish.
Hilly · 250 m gain — approx. 277 m above sea level
↑ 250 m · ↓ 200 m · net +50 m
Registration
Run Crazy Horse Marathon is typically held in October. Registration opens through https://www.runcrazyhorse.com/ and may use a lottery or tiered entry when demand exceeds capacity.
Getting there
Fargo (FAR)
Hector International Airport
57 km / 35 mi
Grand Forks (GFK)
Grand Forks International Airport
61 km / 38 mi
Common questions
Official resources
Last updated 11 October 2026. Edition dates and course details are reviewed regularly.
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Planning guides
Practical guides to help you plan, train for, and run this race.
What flat, rolling, and hilly really mean — and how to read elevation gain, net change, and altitude on a marathon course.
How major marathons allocate places — open entry, lotteries, charity bibs, tour operators, and what to check before you commit to a trip.
How temperature, humidity, wind, and rain affect marathon performance — and how to use typical race-day weather when choosing a start line.
