Run Crazy Horse 2026

The Crazy Horse Marathon begins at the Crazy Horse Memorial, the large mountain carving in the Black Hills, and proceeds toward Hill City, South Dakota. The event offers a marathon, half marathon, 5k, and relay. The primary distances are the standard 26.2 and 13.1 miles. This race takes place in October, with race-day arrangements including packet pickup, an expo, shuttle services, results posting, a training program, and a pasta dinner. The course is closely linked to its location, starting near the Crazy Horse site and ending in Hill City, within the Black Hills. The memorial is integral to the event's narrative, identified by the race as the world's largest mountain carving. It is operated by the nonprofit Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, not a government entity. Funding comes from admissions and private donations. The race organizers note that personal photographs of the mountain are permitted, but commercial or unauthorized use is prohibited.