Additional Information
The Course:
The Shiprock Marathon course is certified by USA Track and Field (NM04003DS). The Marathon and 5-person Coed Marathon Relays begin near Red Valley, less than a mile from the border with Arizona on Route 13. The Colorado high desert plateau scenery is breathtaking. The point-to-point road course finishes in the city of Shiprock. There are some hills along the way, mostly gradual inclines. A course map and a detailed altitude graph are available on the website: http://www.shiprockmarathon.com/ The Marathon begins at an elevation of almost 6000’, peaks at 6070’ a couple of miles into the course, and finishes at an altitude of 4800’. The final six miles of the course are on a gentle downhill or level grade.
Half-Marathon:
The Half-Marathon takes place on the second half of the Marathon course, beginning nearby the Shiprock.
Bus Transportation
MUST be taken to starting lines for all competitive events.
Relay Team Rules:
Relay teams must have 5 runners and be coed to be eligible for awards
Must be at least 12 years old to participate in this event
Participants MUST use bus transportation to relay starting points
No one will be allowed to drive their own vehicles to starting points
Each team will be issued a race number and relay exchange ankle band with chip for timing – (it must be worn on ankle for timing purposes)
The first four relay legs are 5 miles each, the final leg is 6.2 miles
Relay Team Captain MUST be one of the runners
Each runner can run on only one team and for one leg of the relay event
Each team member must read the Mandatory Release Form and provide their signature below – if under 18 years old, parent/guardian must also sign
Relay teams will compete in four age categories based upon the total age of the team on race day – 125 & Below; 126-175; 176-225; 226 & Above
Awards will be given to the first 3 teams in each age category
TEAM MEMBER CHANGES can only be made through an Addendum Relay Team
Registration via Active.com
New team member must complete Relay Team Addendum Registration online and
pay additional fee of $35 (early registration deadline); $40 (late
registration)
Addendum registration must clearly indicate who is being replaced and the
name of the Relay Team affected
NO CHANGES will be accepted after April 23rd (One week before events)
The 10K Trail Walk
The non-competitive 10K Trail Walk will start and end at the Marathon finish line area in Shiprock. The easy and scenic trail follows a path up and around what is known as “Blueberry Hill” to local residents.
