Mount Rushmore Half Marathon

We strongly recommend picking up at the Friday expo (Baymont by Wyndham Keystone, 12:00–6:00 PM). If you can't, a bib-pickup area opens at the start line at 5:00 AM on race morning.

Yes — start-line parking at Ghost Canyon Getaway opens at 5:00 AM. We recommend Keystone runners take the free shuttle instead (it loads in front of the Ramada Inn on Swanzey Street, 5:00–6:00 AM). If you drive to the start, return shuttles run from the finish back to start-line parking until 11:45 AM.

To cut single-use plastic waste, we don't provide cups on course or at the finish. Bring a reusable bottle, a collapsible reusable cup (request one at registration), or a hydration pack. Coolers of water and electrolytes are at every aid station — and remember, you're at altitude in a dry climate, so hydrate well.

The course runs on paved roads and packed trail and is stroller and wheelchair friendly — stay to the right and take care on the final 5.5-mile downhill. We love dogs, but they aren't allowed on course; they're welcome to cheer you on from the finish line.

Overall and Masters awards are scored on gun time, so you must line up in the first Blue wave — even if your bib shows a different wave color. Age-division and team awards are based on chip time, so line up with your assigned wave.

Yes, as long as they have a photo of your ID.

Yes, but not until after the race. We pre-order shirts based on registration sizing, so to ensure everyone gets their requested size, exchanges happen post-race at the finish line — sizes and quantities may be limited.

No — the start and finish are in the Keystone area and don't require a park pass. Mount Rushmore National Memorial has no entrance fee but charges for parking; check nps.gov/moru if you plan to visit before or after the race.

Runners may defer their 2026 registration up to 2 weeks prior to the event. The deferral deadline for this event is August 28, 2026. No exceptions will be made after this deadline. Upon registration for the 2027 event, you will be required to pay 50% of the current 2027 registration price.

You can transfer your race entry to another person online until the Wednesday before the event or in person at the expo. The original runner pays a $30 transfer fee. Only the race entry transfers; add-ons, such as merchandise or photos, do not, and these are non-refundable. The new runner will pay the current race price. No refunds are given for shipped items. If the new runner doesn’t complete their registration, no refund will be issued.

Registration fees are non-refundable unless you purchased Refund Protect during registration and your reason for canceling qualifies under their coverage. If an event must be canceled due to emergency circumstances, including but not limited to severe weather, public health concerns, natural disasters, or safety threats, refunds cannot be provided unless covered through Refund Protect.