πββοΈ FOUR CORNERS QUAD KEYAH MARATHON SERIES
π Four Corners Monument
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Date: December 5 - 8, 2024
π Welcome
Welcome to the Four Corners Quad Keyah!
ποΈ SCHEDULE OF RACES
- Race Days: A marathon and half marathon will be completed each day, Thursday through Sunday.
- Start Time: All races begin at 8:30 a.m., except for Sunday (New Mexico), which starts at 8:00 a.m.
- Course Limit: There is no course limit and all runners will have the chance to finish the race each day.
- Race Distribution: Thursday in Arizona, Friday in Utah, Saturday in Colorado, Sunday in New Mexico.
πββοΈ Community Fun Run
2-mile Community Fun Run: on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. No fee or awards for this noncompetitive event.
β±οΈ Timing
All marathon and half marathon races are timed by Rocky Mountain Timing.
π LOCATION
Venue: The Four Corners Quad Keyah will be staged at the Four Corners Monument near Teec Nos Pos, Arizona on the Navajo Nation.
- Closest Airports: Cortez, Colorado (CEZ, 40 minutes), Durango, Colorado (DGO, two hours), Farmington, New Mexico (FMN, one hour), Albuquerque, New Mexico (ABQ).
- Distance: Approximately four hours from Albuquerque or Flagstaff, two hours from Durango.
π REGISTRATION
Online registration is now open through Wednesday of race week. Registration will close at 12 noon on Wednesday, December 4.
- Cap: 150 four-day series runners, with 10 charity bibs available.
- Inclusions: Includes on-course support, race swag, entertainment, and post-race food.
- Proceeds: All proceeds benefit youth adventure and community wellness programs on the Navajo Nation.
π¦ PACKET PICK-UP
The gates will open at 7:00 a.m. daily and packet pick-up will be available beginning after 7:30 a.m.
π BAGGAGE DROP
There will be a bag drop at a safe, dry location at the Monument Aid Station for runners to drop or retrieve bags throughout the day.
π COURSE
Courses for the races are subject to change. Each dayβs race will begin and end in the same distinct state.
- Arizona and New Mexico: 5.25 mile trail/dirt course.
- Utah: 3.75 mile loop with challenging singletrack.
- Colorado: Scenic and very runnable 5.25 mile trail course.
- Access: Regular access to personal kits, course support, food, medical support, and live music.
π½οΈ FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
There will be snack boxes and other foods available after each day's race, along with live entertainment.
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AWARDS & GEAR
All finishers receive a unique finisherβs medal for each race, and runners receive various swag throughout the event.
- Special Recognition: Four-state finishers receive a beautiful Quad Keyah Christmas ornament.
- Unique Posters: Runners receive a choice of a unique poster from the Navajo Code Talker poster series.
π¨ LODGING
There are several lodging options within 40 minutes of the Monument.
- Closest Lodging: Ute Mountain Casino, approximately 30 minutes away.
- Nearby Cities: Cortez, Colorado, and Farmington, New Mexico.
- Navajo Nation: Closest hotels are in Kayenta, Arizona, about 75 miles from Four Corners.
π€ CONTACTS/INFO
Josh/Rocky Mountain Timing (Registration & Results): info@mailto:rmtiming.co - 970.403.2794
Tom: 928.429.0345: chuskaman@yahoo.com
www.navajoyes.org || www.facebook.com/NavajoYES
π Find Out More
For more details about the event, visit Four Corners Quad Keyah.