Special Events in Shiprock

25th annual Shiprock Marathon & Relays
Saturday, May 3^rd
Events include: Marathon (USATF certified course), 5-person coed Marathon Relay, Half Marathon and non-competitive 10K Trail Walk. Since its humble beginning in the early '80s these races have attracted runners from all over the world to participate in the only Marathon event on the Navajo Nation. Every year many Navajos return to run in this high desert classic.

Shiprock Navajo Fair
October 4,5,6,7
The Shiprock Navajo Fair offers a variety of events including arts and crafts, exhibits of horticulture, science, agriculture and livestock.  The Miss Northern Navajo competition, a baby contest, concerts to comedians, song and dance competitions. Food concessionaires, a carnival and of course the SNF parade through the main street of Shiprock.