The Course and Course Support – The marathon begins at Shiprock High School (near the 
football field), and takes a full loop around Shiprock Pinnacle, ending at Dine’ College. The 
half marathon also starts at the high school and ends at Dine’ College. 
• Water and Gatorade aid stations will be available every two-three miles along the Marathon 
and Half Marathon courses. Fresh fruit will be all along the course. Energy gels will be 
available, and there will be salty and sweet snacks along the way. To help keep you 
motivated, we also have some awesome entertainment along the course. Portajohns will be 
available at the start lines and along the course. There will be medical support throughout 
the route and at the finish. Please let us know if you have any needs at all.
• Relay Teams – This year’s marathon relay is based on five members, each of whom will run a 
5 ½ mile loop that begins and ends at Shiprock Youth Center. The exchange for each leg will 
occur at the relay exchange area, which will be a party zone for the relay runners and their 
fans! All runners and spectators will be encouraged to hang out in this area to cheer on their 
teammates throughout the morning. Parking will be near the exchange zone at the Youth 
Center. The course will go up on Blueberry Hill, along Hwy 64, through the grounds of DC and 
back to SYC. Plan to get together the night before or early on race morning to get 
organized. Be sure to determine the order of runners. 
The Finish Line 
• Food Tent – Be sure to visit the main food area under the big tent for fresh fruit, pizza, chips, 
granola bars and plenty to drink – water, Gatorade and chocolate milk. Just flash your bib 
when you go through the food line. There will be large tubs with ice and drinks all around the 
finish line area to help you hydrate.
• 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. 
Awards will be presented in the finish line area. Results will be available instantly and awards 
will be presented to overall and age-group winners. The Shiprock Marathon Store, arts 
vendors, a photo backdrop and Bluebird Running Shop will be set up for the post-race party.
Ahe’hee to our major marathon sponsors and supporters – Dine’ College, Reevis Begay Foundation 
Navajo Parks & Recreation, Navajo Engineering & Construction (NECA), Navajo Transitional Energy 
(NTEC), New Mexico Beef Council, Navajo AML Program, North American Coal, San Juan Regional 
Medical Center, Teec Nos Pos Trading Post, City Market, Central Consolidated Schools, NTUA, Choice 
Wireless, and Sun Ray Casino.
Kudos to all of our amazing Safety and Medical Team – the Navajo Rangers, Lt. Holtsoi and Shiprock 
Fire Dept., Shiprock Police Dept, Carlene Lee & Navajo Nation EMS, Verna Begay & the Navajo Nation 
CHR Program, Beclabito CERT, Dine’ College Security, the Navajo Nation EMT Bike Team, Red Valley 
CERT and T’iis Nazbas Fire Dept.
And special thanks to our incredible race committee and over 300 race weekend volunteers!
Proceeds of the Shiprock Marathon benefit year-round outdoor adventure programs for Dine’ youth.
Find out more about NavajoYES and our programs at www.navajoyes.org
E-mail us at info@shiprockmarathon.com if you have any questions at all.
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