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Mount Rushmore Marathon & Half

Run Through the Black Hills Past America's Shrine of Democracy

A bucket-list race through the Black Hills past Mount Rushmore — one of America's most unique marathon routes.

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Race date: August 8, 2026 at 7:00 AM.

Key facts

DateAugust 8, 2026
LocationRapid City, South Dakota, United States
EventsFull Marathon, Half Marathon
Official sourceRegistration and official site
Certified courseUSATF
Listing statusVerified

About

The Mount Rushmore Marathon & Half Marathon is one of America's most unique bucket-list races, winding through the Black Hills National Forest past views of the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial. The challenging, rolling course runs through canyons, wildlife corridors, and ponderosa pine forests of the Black Hills, offering one of the most scenic and memorable marathon experiences in America.

Schedule

Start time7:00 AM

Location

VenueMemorial Park
Address445 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702

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Course

SurfaceRoad
Course typeLoop
Elevation gain260 m
Weather notesEarly August in Rapid City averages 15 to 31 C (59 to 88 F). Warm summer. High Black Hills altitude. Evening cool-down.

Race profile

First held2010
Average runners1,200

Registration

Price$75 to $120
Participant limit1,500

Contact

OrganizerMount Rushmore Marathon

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