Monument Valley Veterans Marathon
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Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon
The event is held at Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park and features multiple running distances that start and finish in Arizona. Distances offered include:
- 26.2 miles Marathon
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 4 miles Wildcat Trail Race
The marathon is capped at 200 runners; the half marathon is capped at 500 runners. The marathon course traverses backcountry dirt and jeep roads with significant stretches of sand and includes landmarks such as the Arches Loop, Totem Pole, The Cube and Rain God Mesa. The half marathon follows a graded dirt Valley Loop road. Both road courses have a substantial descent within the first mile and a major climb in the final mile. The Wildcat 4-Miler is a trail route around East and West Mitten that follows brown fiberglass posts.
Aid stations are placed throughout the courses and provide hydration, medical support, Honey Stinger gels and chews, Gatorade, salty and sweet snacks, fresh fruit and portajohns. This is a cupless event; volunteers will fill personal bottles or hydration bags at aid stations. Packet pick-up is located inside the Visitor Center patio near the flagpoles and is also available beginning one hour before each race. Awards include pottery or plaques for overall top three and age-group awards with categories from 14 & under through 75+. Post-race activities include live music, words from tribal leaders, awards and hot food. Proceeds support community health and wellness programs on the Navajo Nation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
