Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon

🏃‍♀️ Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon

Welcome to MV Marathon weekend!

📝 REGISTRATION

• Online registration: for the Marathon, Half Marathon and Wildcat 4-Miler is now open through one hour before race time.
• Inclusions: Your registration includes professional timing, light pre-race food, finisher’s medal, on-course support and live music, performance t-shirt and additional swag, post-race food and live entertainment.
• Awards: All runners also have a shot at overall and age-group awards.
• Proceeds: All proceeds of the event benefit community health and wellness programs on the Navajo Nation.

📍 LOCATION

Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is located 23 miles northeast of Kayenta, Arizona and 20 miles south of Mexican Hat, Utah. The park straddles the Arizona/Utah border, and the races all start and finish in Arizona.

📦 PACKET PICK-UP

• Timing: Packet pick-up will take place from 4-7 p.m. just inside the patio of the Visitor Center near the flagpoles.
• Availability: Packets will also be available one hour before each race on Saturday morning.
• Arrive Early: Please show up no less than 30 minutes before the start of your race.
• Race Times: The marathon begins at 9:00 a.m. and the half marathon begins at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcat 4-miler is set for a 12:00 p.m. noon start.

🏅 RACES

• Marathon: The Marathon is capped at 100 runners. The course begins and ends in Arizona near the AZ/Utah stateline.
• Half Marathon: This is a primarily a dirt road course, on Valley loop road. It is capped at 400 runners.
• Wildcat 4-Miler: A competitive, rigorous 4-mile Trail Race will be held on the Wildcat Trail around and between East and West Mitten.
• Course Support: There will be signage and pin flags along the course for marathon and half, with spotters and signage at key locations.

💧 AID STATIONS

• Hydration: Aid stations throughout the course provide hydration, medical support, and a variety of nutrition.
• What to Expect: Honey Stinger gels and chews, Gatorade, salty and sweet snacks, and fresh fruit will be available.
• Restrooms: There will be portajohns on the course, with excellent course support.
• Personal Hydration: This is a cupless event, so please plan to have your own personal hydration system.

🏨 LODGING

• Host Hotels: We recommend The View Hotel and Goulding's Lodge.
• The View: Located inside the Monument Valley Tribal Park, expect to sell out quickly.
• Goulding's: Lodging, camping and dining available, providing 15% off food at their Stagecoach Restaurant throughout the weekend.
• Nearby Options: Additional lodging options are available in Kayenta and Mexican Hat.

🏆 AWARDS

• Categories: Awards for Overall winner and runner-up, male and female in the Marathon, Half Marathon and Wildcat 4-miler.
• Pottery/Plaque Awards: First, second, and third overall male and female for all three races.
• Age-Group Awards: Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place include pints, beanies, and dreamcatchers.
• Categories: Age groups categories include 14 & under, 15-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-54: 55-59, 60-64: 65-69 and 70+.

🎉 POST-RACE

• Festivities: Live music, tribal leaders, and local royalty.
• Award Presentation: Includes overall and age-group awards.
• Finisher’s Medals: All runners will receive their finisher's medals once they cross the line!
• Medical Assistance: There will be medical assistance available at the finish.

☁️ WEATHER

The average November high in MV is 54, with an average low of 26. The weather in the high desert is variable, with winter weather, wind, and rain possible, as well as warmer, milder conditions.

🎖️ VETERAN’S RECOGNITION

There will be a special recognition of all veterans (local and visitors) at 2:00 p.m. at the finish line, including the presentation of a swag bag of goods and a few words from tribal leaders.

📞 CONTACTS

• Registration/Timing: for questions, please email info@rmtiming.co.
• Tom: 929-429-0345: email: chuskaman@yahoo.com.
• Rygie: 505-686-2300: email: bekay2002@gmail.com.
• Jim (Race Day Saturday): 608-201-8175.

More information available here.