50th Annual Louis Tewanima Footrace

Sunday, September 3, 2023 Past event

9:30 AM MST

Second Mesa, Arizona

$59.30–$69.90 · 2 races

5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 50th Annual Louis Tewanima Footrace, taking place on Sunday, September 3, 2023, in the picturesque Second Mesa, Navajo. This exciting event invites runners of all levels to participate in a thrilling 10K or a more accessible 5K race, set against the stunning backdrop of Hopi country.

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Hopi Olympian Louis Tewanima, a remarkable athlete who won a silver medal in the 10,000m dash at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. This year’s race is extra special with limited spots available for just 300 participants, along with new commemorative shirts and swag to take home. Don’t miss out on this historic and vibrant celebration of culture and athleticism—register today for an unforgettable race experience!

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Races

50th Annual Tewanima Footrace - 10k

Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

This will be a timed event. If a participant is not at the mid way point by 1 hour, they will be diverted to the 5k trail for completion. There will be a cut off if not completed within 2 hours.

9:00 AM MST

$69.90

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50th Annual Tewanima Footrace - 5k

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

9:30 AM MST

$59.30

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Organiser's description

We are excited to host our 50TH ANNUAL TEWANIMA FOOTRACE! We welcome everyone to run this prestigious race in the heart of Hopi country! This technical race event offers two categories - 10K and a 5K. We celebrate and honor Hopi Olympian, Louis Tewanima who is the silver medalist in the 10,000m dash race wining in 1912 in the Stockholm, Sweden games. Louis is the only Native American to represent the United States in 2 Olympics- 1908 and 1912. We have some new additions to this race like our commemorative shirt, swag as well as having to limit this race to 300 total runners. So do not wait and register today!

RACE DAY SEPTEMBER 03, 2023!