Mount Rushmore Half Marathon
Event summary
This epic race through Mt Rushmore is the perfect Half Marathon for those looking for a challenge. With stunning views, the uphill climbs will be well worth the effort. Come for this unique location, and a tough challenge.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Thu Sep 16 2021
What's included:
- Aid stations
- Training programs
- Race t-shirt
- Other goodies
Half Marathon
Run 13.1mi
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take my dog on the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon?
Unfortunately dogs are not permitted on the course.… read moreWhen do I pick up my bib for the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon?
Bib pick up will be available until 7pm the night before the race at the Ghost Canyon Dude Ranch.… read moreWhere does the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon start and finish?
The Mount Rushmore Half Marathon starts at the Ghost Canyon Dude Ranch and finishes at the Borglum Story Museum in Keystone.… read moreRunning Events in the United States
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Route description
Route description
The race will run in reverse from last year's course. The race starts at the Ghost Canyon Dude Ranch and is run on a well-packed dirt road for about 3 miles before turning onto pavement.
This is a challenging course with lots of gorgeous views of Mount Rushmore and the surrounding Black Hills! Though there's a lot of uphill, you'll be rewarded with amazing views and a final downhill stretch before finishing in the town of Keystone, SD.
Schedule
Friday
12:00pm - 5pm Bib pick-up
Saturday
6:30am Half Marathon starts
10:30am Event ends
64 Presidential Trail, Keystone, SD 57751, USA
Get directionsStart Address: 13583 Ghost Canyon Rd, Hermosa, SD 57744, United States
Finish Address: 342 Winter St, Keystone, SD 57751, United States
There will be parking available at both the start and finish, with shuttles taking anyone who parked at the start back to their cars after the race.
More details about race day logistics and the course will be available closer to the event date.
Half Marathon
Route description
Route description
The race will run in reverse from last year's course. The race starts at the Ghost Canyon Dude Ranch and is run on a well-packed dirt road for about 3 miles before turning onto pavement.
This is a challenging course with lots of gorgeous views of Mount Rushmore and the surrounding Black Hills! Though there's a lot of uphill, you'll be rewarded with amazing views and a final downhill stretch before finishing in the town of Keystone, SD.
Schedule
Friday
12:00pm - 5pm Bib pick-up
Saturday
6:30am Half Marathon starts
10:30am Event ends
64 Presidential Trail, Keystone, SD 57751, USA
Get directionsStart Address: 13583 Ghost Canyon Rd, Hermosa, SD 57744, United States
Finish Address: 342 Winter St, Keystone, SD 57751, United States
There will be parking available at both the start and finish, with shuttles taking anyone who parked at the start back to their cars after the race.
More details about race day logistics and the course will be available closer to the event date.