Run Crazy Horse

The gorgeous and oftentimes stark and jagged natural scenery of South Dakota’s Black Hills will be on display at the annual Run Crazy Horse Marathon, Half Marathon and 5-Person Relay, set to start this fall at the Crazy Horse Memorial and finish in nearby Hill City, S.D.

Designed both to raise awareness and interest in the area’s majestic tourist attractions — which include the Crazy Horse Memorial, a more than 500-ft.-high monument to the Oglala Lakota warrior that is still being carved from a mountain more than 50 years after its sculpting commenced, and nearby Mount Rushmore National Monument, one of the nation’s most famous landmarks — the race also serves as a fundraiser both for Habitat for Humanity and for the American Heart Association.

Crazy Horse Memorial is being constructed solely by the non-profit Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation. It is not a federal or state project and is funded entirely through admissions and private donations. The Foundation owns the copyright in the mountain sculpture and permits photos for personal use. However, the law prohibits photos of the mountain sculpture by unaffiliated organizations and commercial entities. The Foundation appreciates your cooperation and extends best wishes to all participants in the marathon events.