South Dakota · 3 to 5-Person Marathon Relay - Team Captain Registration · Fast 5K · Half Marathon
Run Crazy Horse
Run Crazy Horse is a 3 to 5-Person Marathon Relay - Team Captain Registration, Fast 5K, half marathon, Kids 1K and marathon event held in Crazy Horse, South Dakota. It was last held on October 4, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 135 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Crazy Horse, SD
- Field size
- ~135 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 4, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Crazy Horse, South Dakota
- Distances
- 3 to 5-Person Marathon Relay - Team Captain Registration, Fast 5K, Half Marathon, Kids 1K, Marathon
- Field size
- About 135 runners
- Course
- Point-to-point, start ~5,919 ft at Crazy Horse Memorial; high point ~6,083 ft; ~719 ft total climbing on the marathon course per the official elevation chart, with a net downhill finish into Hill City
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from runcrazyhorse.com, checked September 28, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM MDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road; 719 ft gain (official course data); USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road; USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 41°F at the start, 76% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Run Crazy Horse
Run Crazy Horse is a point-to-point road/trail race that starts inside the Crazy Horse Memorial grounds and finishes on Main Street in Hill City, SD, offering a Marathon, Half Marathon, 3-5 person Marathon Relay, Fast 5K and Kids 1K. Most of the marathon/half course runs the crushed-limestone George S. Mickelson Trail, with a net-downhill profile and finish-line altitude near a mile above sea level. The Marathon and Half Marathon are USATF-certified, and the Marathon is a Boston qualifier.
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Run Crazy Horse: common questions
- When is the Run Crazy Horse?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Run Crazy Horse held?
- In Crazy Horse, South Dakota.
- What distances does the Run Crazy Horse offer?
- 3 to 5-Person Marathon Relay - Team Captain Registration, Fast 5K, Half Marathon, Kids 1K and Marathon.
- How many people run the Run Crazy Horse?
- About 135 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Run Crazy Horse?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Run Crazy Horse?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $100 (from runcrazyhorse.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Run Crazy Horse start?
- 8:00 AM MDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Run Crazy Horse?
- about 41°F at the start, 76% humidity, 10 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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