Run Crazy Horse

OCT
3-4
2026
Run Crazy Horse celebrates 16 years October 3 and 4, 2026 in the Black Hills with marathon, half marathon, 5 person relay, fast 5K and kids 1K. Start near the Crazy Horse Memorial and finish in scenic Hill City.
3-4 Oct 2026
26 miles 13 miles

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Event details

Run Crazy Horse is a set of road race events held in early October 2026. The event marks its 16th anniversary and takes place over October 3 and 4, with the main race day on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Distances and formats offered include:

  • 26.2 miles (Marathon)
  • 13.1 miles (Half Marathon)
  • 5-person marathon relay
  • Fast 5K and Kids 1K events

Course and logistics

Races start in the area of the Crazy Horse Memorial and finish in Hill City, South Dakota, in the Black Hills region. A course map is provided by the organizer. Race services and information items listed by the organizer include a training program, relay information, event schedule, packet pick up and expo, a pasta party, shuttle schedules, and published results. The event references the Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation, noting that the foundation funds and owns the sculpture and restricts commercial photography of the memorial. A host lodging option is noted as The Lodge at Deadwood, with reservations available through Palmer Gulch. Photos from past races and sponsor listings are also maintained by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.