Race the Mesa Trail Run

Race the Mesa Trail Run : Crownpoint, New Mexico

Race the Mesa is a community trail event held on July 26, 2026, at the Crownpoint Elementary School soccer field in Crownpoint, NM. The event honors veterans of the Navajo Nation and the wider United States by allowing participants to submit a veteran's name for printing on the race dri-fit shirt. Registrants who submit the same veteran over multiple years will have a star added next to that veteran's name on the shirt to record repeat dedications. Register by July 6, 2026 to guarantee a dri-fit shirt with a veteran name.

Distances offered:

• 10K Trail Run
• 5K Trail Run
• 1-Mile Run/Walk

The 10K and 5K use an out-and-back route that begins and ends at the school soccer field and combines pavement, dirt, and rocky trail surfaces. The 1-mile course is fully paved. The course will be marked with white flour, orange cones, and course spotters. Water checkpoints are located at the 5K and 10K turnaround points. Water and snacks will be provided at the finish; runners are encouraged to bring hydration packs.

Packet pick-up is July 24 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Crownpoint Flea Market and on race day from 6:30 am to 7:45 am. Online registration closes July 23, 2026; on-site registration is available race morning from 6:45 am to 7:45 am and may not include a shirt or medal depending on inventory.

All participants must sign a waiver. The event is drug and alcohol free. Medical support and security are provided by Crownpoint Emergency Medical Services and the Navajo Nation Police Department. There are no refunds; bib transfers only. Awards include a race dri-fit shirt and finisher medal for registered runners and pottery water jugs for top three overall male and female in the 10K and 5K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.