Mount Rushmore Half Marathon
Mount Rushmore Half Marathon offers presidential views and a challenging Black Hills course.
Race Date
Sep 13, 2025
Location
Keystone, SD
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, September 13, 2025
- Location
- Keystone, South Dakota
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 6,304
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Mount Rushmore Half Marathon presents a unique opportunity to run with iconic American history as your backdrop. This race winds through the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota, offering challenging terrain and rewarding views before culminating in a finish within the charming town of Keystone.
Prepare for a demanding yet fulfilling course that showcases the natural beauty of the region. The race is known for its demanding profile, making it a true test for runners seeking a memorable challenge. The journey promises stunning vistas, including glimpses of the monumental Mount Rushmore National Memorial itself.
Concluding in Keystone, runners are treated to a classic small-town finish. While specific details on field size, states represented, or repeat runner rates are not provided, the race's unique setting and challenging course make it a noteworthy event for those looking to combine their love for running with an iconic American experience.
Race-provided description
A race with presidential views! This race boasts amazing views of one of the country's most unique national memorials and the surrounding Black Hills before finishing in the town of Keystone, SD. It is a challenging but rewarding course you don't want to miss!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
Race Shirt (select your size)
Start Location
Mount Rushmore National Park, Keystone, SD, 57751
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Scenery
Mountain, Rural
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Hilly
Quality Score
Solid Pick443 years running
~2,324 finishers a year
shrinking
3% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 51 states
winner 1:24:16
typical high 78°F
Historical Finish Times
How 6,304 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.
Most recent
2021
Total finishers
6,304
Median time
2:57:07
Latest turnout
2,324
States
51
Turnout by year
2018–2021
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon?
The Mount Rushmore Half Marathon was held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, starting at 6:30 AM. The next edition is on August 21, 2027.
Where does the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Keystone, South Dakota.
What distances does the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Mount Rushmore Half Marathon is a hilly, point to point course.
How many people run the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 6,304 runners who have completed the Mount Rushmore Half Marathon.
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