Trail Running calendar near Oljato-Monument Valley 2025-2026

The Canyon de Chelly Ultra is a 55K trail race held on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona. The course begins at the canyon entrance and follows a 17-mile route up Canyon de Chelly, passing ancient ruins, petroglyphs, and pictographs to Spider Rock. Runners then ascend the Bat Canyon Trail, climbing 1..

The Horseshoe Bend Ultras, held in Page, Arizona, offers three race distances: a 50-mile ultra, a 55K, and a half marathon. The courses showcase stunning natural landmarks, including Antelope Canyon and the iconic Horseshoe Bend of the Colorado River. Runners traverse desert sand and slickrock, with..

The Naatsisaan Trail Races take place at Navajo Mountain High School in Utah, offering a unique running experience on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event features three distances: a challenging 50K Ultra, a 10-mile race, and a non-competitive 5K, all set against the stunning landscapes of Dine’ Bi..

The Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon takes place in the stunning Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, located on the Arizona/Utah border. The event features a challenging marathon capped at 100 runners, running mostly on dirt and jeep roads through dramatic backcountry landscapes inc..

The Mountain Sheep Canyon Run takes place in Page, Arizona, featuring two race distances: a challenging 10-mile and a 5K course. The 10-mile race is a loop through the Navajo Nation's sand and slot canyons of Mountain Sheep Canyon, including double and single track trails, washes, ridges, and a desc..

The Antelope Canyon X Half Marathon is a challenging trail race held near Page, Arizona, on Navajo Nation land. The half marathon covers approximately 13.9 miles with nearly 1,200 feet of ascent, featuring diverse terrain including sand, double track roads, ATV trails, washes, and slot canyons. Runn..

Bears Ears Ultra is a trail running event held in the scenic Abajo Mountains near Monticello, Utah. It offers three race distances: 50 miles, 50K, and 30K. Participants experience stunning panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as Canyonlands National Park, Bears Ears National Monument, Monument V..