Naatsisaan Trail Races

🏃‍♂️ NAATSISAAN TRAIL RACES

🏔️ Navajo Mountain, Utah

📅 Saturday October 25, 2025

⏰ START TIMES

• Ultra: 7:00 a.m.
• 10-miler: 10:00 a.m.
• 5K: 3:00 p.m.

Yá'át'ééh runners! Welcome to the Naatsisaan Trail Races

The Naatsisaan Trail Races at Navajo Mountain offer unique courses in one of the most beautiful spots on Dine’ Bikeyah.

📝 REGISTRATION

• Online: Registration for the Naatsisaan 10-Miler and Naatsisaan Ultra is now open.
• Deadline: Will remain open through noon on Friday of race week.
• 5K Registration: Available online and on-site Saturday.
• More Info: Details can be found on the RunSignUp registration page.

🏞️ COURSE & CHECKPOINTS

[The courses are subject to change, at the discretion of chapter leaders and/or race officials.] The 10-miler and 50K from Navajo Mountain High School traverse challenging and stunning landscapes, including dirt roads, old doubletrack and trails. The route arcs around Lost Mesa, and includes dramatic views from the northeast side of the mountain. Runners will climb above Navajo Begay, along the 2006 fire site and in to Cha (beaver) Canyon, where they will make the turn and head for the high school.

• 5K Course: A scenic and tough run on local dirt roads.
• Awards: Overall and age-group awards for the 5K.
• Support: The 5K will include support and race swag.
• Course Marking: The course is marked with pin flags, cairns and signage.

🛠️ RUNNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Runners will need to be prepared for extreme weather conditions and have the appropriate gear to accommodate such conditions. Appropriate rain gear and footwear are crucial. Hypothermia and heat issues can both pose a real threat in the high desert in the fall season, and runners must be prepared for the potential onset of such conditions. Aid stations will have generous supplies of fluids: however, runners should plan to bring their own hydration system.

🎉 AFTERNOON CELEBRATION

• Cook-out: Community cook-out from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the high school.
• Live Music: Enjoy a live music stage all afternoon.
• 5K Start: The 5K race/run begins at 3:00 p.m.
• Truck-or-Treat: Followed by a truck-or-treating activity near the finish line!

🏕️ LODGING/CAMPING

• Camping: Rustic camping on the grounds of Navajo Mountain High School.
• Facilities: Includes access to restrooms and showers.
• Motel Options: Kayenta, Tuba City, and Page, Arizona offer lodging options about two hours from the high school.

🌦️ WEATHER

The weather in the Navajo Mountain area, including the surrounding canyons, can be very volatile. Runners should be prepared for rapid changes in conditions, including rainy conditions, wind, snow and cold. The mountain section of the route may be windy, cold and is more likely to experience snow/rain. Less likely, but still possible, are heat issues on this route, even in late October. Please be aware of your surroundings and be prepared for any extreme weather and trail conditions that may arise.

🏅 AWARDS

• Event Awards: Overall and age-group awards will be presented in the Ultra event and the 10-miler.
• Finisher’s Medal: All finishers will receive a finisher’s medal.

📞 CONTACTS

• Tom: 928.429.0345: chuskaman@yahoo.com : www.navajoyes.org
• Josh/Rocky Mountain Timing: info@rmtiming.co
• www.navajoyes.org || www.facebook.com/NavajoYES