The Shiprock Marathon is a Navajo running event held in Shiprock, New Mexico, USA.
Full marathon and half marathon run short trail races together and support outdoor activities involving youth and families.
Proceeds from the competition are used for Diné youth and family programs that Navajo YES conducts throughout the year.
It is an event with a clear purpose of linking long-distance racing to local health and outdoor activities.
Road course is a round trip route and includes views of Shiprock Pinnacle.
The return section has a long, gentle downhill.
The long perspective of the rocky peaks and roads that symbolize this area create the background for course.
Full marathon has been certified as course by the American Association of Athletics Federations and is used as a Boston Marathon qualifier,
and also provides a qualifying opportunity for the Abbott World Marathon Majors Masters World Championship.
The event features local musicians performing Navajo blues, traditional music, country and classic rock.
The organizer guides the cast, including Dark Sky and Red Hawk, and explains that the music continues from course.
Local culture through lace is juxtaposed with natural scenery.
A separate Elder Run was prepared as Fun Run to dedicate to the adults in the community.
The relay runs on a loop connecting the trails towards Blueberry Hill and Rattlesnake.
In addition to full marathon, we expanded Shiprok's Running into a community event by including events tailored to each generation and participation method.
