2026 Race the Mesa Trail Run

Sun, Jul 26, 2026, 4:00 AM MDT

Location: Crownpoint Elementary School (Soccer Field) 1 Codetalker Drive, Crownpoint, NM 87313
Type: Run

Race feel

Run the mesa to honor veterans, with each step a tribute to their courage and dedication. A meaningful trail run experience.

Competitive
For a Cause

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Military & First Responders

The Race the Mesa Trail Run is a meaningful 10K event dedicated to honoring veterans of the Navajo Nation and beyond. More than just a race, each stride on the course symbolizes gratitude and remembrance for their service. Participants can have a veteran's name printed on their race shirt, with a unique star system recognizing continued participation in their honor. The course features a mix of pavement, dirt, and rocky trails, offering a grounded experience for all.

What to expect

Experience an out-and-back course featuring a mix of pavement, dirt, and rocky trails.

From the organizer

Purpose : To bring recognition to the past, present, and future veterans of the Navajo Nation and throughout this great Nation. This race is more than a run, each step taken on the trail represents gratitude for those who have served.

Race the Mesa is designed to become a meaningful annual tradition. Participants will have the opportunity to submit the name of a Veteran to be printed on the race shirt in recognition of their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to our country. Register by July 6, 2026, to guarantee dri-fit shirt with Veteran name .

As an added incentive:

For every year a participant runs in honor of the same Veteran, a star will be added next to that Veteran’s name. Example: Loren Morgan – USMC ★★★★ (indicates 4 years of race participation in honor of this Veteran) This event is about remembrance, commitment, perseverance, and community. Together, we run to ensure their legacy continues — not just for one day, but for generations.

All participants are required to sign a waiver before the run. Sponsors are not responsible for theft or injuries. This is a drug and alcohol-free event.

Packet Pick-Up: July 24th from 4pm to 8pm at Crownpoint Flea Market and the day of race from 6:30am to 7:45am.

Online registration: Closes on July 23rd at 12am

On-site race day registration: Starting at 6:45am and ends at 7:45am. (Please note, On-site registration may only include a race bib and will not include a race shirt or finisher medal, depending on inventory of dri-fit shirts and medals.

Event Schedule: Sunday, July 26, 2026

10K Start: 8:00am

5K Start: 8:00am

1-Mile Run/Walk: 8:10am

Awards:

All registered runners will receive a race dri-fit t-shirt and finisher medal 10K - Top 3 Overall Male and Female (Pottery Water Jug) 5K - Top 3 Overall Male and Female (Pottery Water Jug) Course:

Start and finish at Crownpoint Elementary School (soccer field). The course is an out-and-back route featuring a mix of pavement, dirt, and rocky trails. The route will be clearly marked with white flour, orange cones, and course spotters positioned throughout the race to help guide runners.