2024 Mt. Rushmore Half Marathon

What to Expect at Mount Rushmore

We're still finalizing exact race details! In the meantime, here's what you can expect:

Event Weekend:

Race day: Tentatively planned for September 28, 2024
Event city: Keystone, South Dakota
Nearest airport: Rapid City Airport (RAP)
Shuttles? Yes, optional
Average temps: 73° / 52° F

The Course:

Difficulty: Challenging (overall uphill)
Type: Mixed terrain course
Wheelchair accessible? Yes, but not recommended due to inclined course.

Black Hills National Forest & Mount Rushmore

We realize that the races in this series are out of the way for most runners, and it may be the only time that you visit these breathtaking areas. One of our biggest desires is that you walk away from this event having fully experienced what the region has to offer.

While in the area we encourage you to continue the adventure and spend time in the parks!

Plan Your Visit

Recommended Hikes

Note: You are responsible for your safety if you attempt to participate in any of these activities. Always check the weather before starting a hike, and speak with a park or forest ranger for updated information regarding trail conditions, closures, and permits.

Black Elk Peak

Crow Peak

Presidential Trail

Cathedral Spires Trail

Wildlife Loop Road

Explore Keystone

There is so much to do in Keystone. The half marathon now finishes in town so it will be even easier for runners and spectators to play, eat, drink, and shop. Check out the map below provided by the Keystone Chamber. It features restaurants, attractions, activities, and more!

What is a "rotating event"?

Rotating events are only hosted periodically.

These events live in our vault and we'll rotate them into our race season when we feel there's enough interest from runners like you.

If you see one of these events on the calendar, then this is your chance to sign up and run as we can't guarantee when it will be available again.

Our Rotating Events:

Grand Canyon Half Marathon

Last hosted in 2017

Mount Rushmore Half Marathon

Last hosted in 2021

Zion at Night Half Marathon

Last hosted in 2021

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What to Expect at Mount Rushmore

Event Weekend:

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