Monument Valley Bike Race
Saturday, June 17 – Sunday, June 18, 2023
Past event
9:30 AM MDT
Monument Valley, Utah
$10.00–$40.00 · 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the Monument Valley Bike Race, taking place on June 17-18, 2023, in the breathtaking Monument Valley, San Juan. This exciting event welcomes riders of all ages to experience a stunning 12.8-mile course that weaves through the iconic landscapes of Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. Participants will tackle a mix of hard-pack and sandy terrain, featuring rolling hills and a challenging climb in the final stretch, all while surrounded by the majestic buttes and rock formations that make this area famous.
Riders can look forward to a fantastic event experience, complete with a finisher's medal, an event t-shirt, and delicious post-race food. There will also be special race courses for youth, including a 4-mile route for ages 10-12 and a 1-mile course for those 9 and under. With on-site registration available and proceeds benefiting the Dine Bike Project on the Navajo Nation, the Monument Valley Bike Race promises to be not only a thrilling competition but also a meaningful community event. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to ride in a world-class setting on June 17-18!
Riders can look forward to a fantastic event experience, complete with a finisher's medal, an event t-shirt, and delicious post-race food. There will also be special race courses for youth, including a 4-mile route for ages 10-12 and a 1-mile course for those 9 and under. With on-site registration available and proceeds benefiting the Dine Bike Project on the Navajo Nation, the Monument Valley Bike Race promises to be not only a thrilling competition but also a meaningful community event. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to ride in a world-class setting on June 17-18!
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Monument Valley Bike Race (Adult)
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Jun 17, 2023 (9:30 AM MDT)
$40.00
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Monument Valley Bike Race (Youth)
Includes T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Jun 17, 2023 (9:30 AM MDT)
$10.00
Organiser's description
MONUMENT VALLEY BIKE RACE
MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK
7:30 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
Y'A''AT''E'EH RIDERS! WELCOME TO THE MONUMENT VALLEY BIKE RACE!
REGISTRATION Online registration is now open. The registration fee of $50 includes a finishers medal, event t-shirt, post-race food, live music, decal, course support and awards to top finishers. Online registration is available at riders under 18 is $10. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AN HOUR BEFORE THE START ON RACE MORNING; ON-SITE FEES ARE $60 FOR ADULTS AND $10 FOR YOUTH. Any proceeds from registration or donations will benefit the work of the Dine Bike Project on the Navajo Nation.
FOOD & SUPPORT Your registration includes support on the course (including fluids and Honey Stinger gels), portable toilets, light medical plus minor mechanical support on Friday afternoon and shortly before the race. Everyone will enjoy post-race snack box, drinks and fresh fruit at the finish line. There will be course marshals and parks staff monitoring the race throughout.
ROUTES The 12.8-mile course travels along the Valley Drive, a road that is a blend of hard-pack and sandy sections. The route includes some rolling terrain, and an arduous climb in the final 1 1/2 mile. The course includes world-class scenery, as riders traverse through some of the most stunning landscapes on the planet. The course will travel among some beautiful buttes and rock formations for which the area is well known. Please be aware of your surrounding and others on the route. The course will be well-marked with pin flags, arrows and cones.
There will also be a Youth / Kids races. For 10-12 year olds there will be a race course that is about 4 miles. For 9 & Under there will be a course that is about 1 mile.
WEATHER Expect hot summer conditions. The start will be less hot than mid-day, but you may see temps in the 80s. The 13-mile course means that you will be done before the main heat of the day arrives. Chances of cloud cover, wind or precipitation in late June is minimal, though it is advisable to look ahead at the forecast a few days before the race.
AWARDS The first 125 riders will receive a finishers medal. Overall and age-groups plaque awards will be presented to the overall top riders, plus age-group winners in youth, masters and senior age-group divisions.
THE MONUMENT VALLEY BIKE RACE IS A JOINT PROJECT OF THE MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK AND THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION NAVAJOYES
CONTACTS:
Josh (registration/timing) [email protected]
Tom: 928.429.0345 || [email protected]
www.navajoyes.org http://www.navajoyes.org
www.facebook.com/NavajoYES http://www.facebook.com/NavajoYES
More details and registration at: www.navajoyes.org http://www.navajoyes.org
MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK
7:30 A.M. ON SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
Y'A''AT''E'EH RIDERS! WELCOME TO THE MONUMENT VALLEY BIKE RACE!
REGISTRATION Online registration is now open. The registration fee of $50 includes a finishers medal, event t-shirt, post-race food, live music, decal, course support and awards to top finishers. Online registration is available at riders under 18 is $10. ON-SITE REGISTRATION WILL TAKE PLACE AN HOUR BEFORE THE START ON RACE MORNING; ON-SITE FEES ARE $60 FOR ADULTS AND $10 FOR YOUTH. Any proceeds from registration or donations will benefit the work of the Dine Bike Project on the Navajo Nation.
FOOD & SUPPORT Your registration includes support on the course (including fluids and Honey Stinger gels), portable toilets, light medical plus minor mechanical support on Friday afternoon and shortly before the race. Everyone will enjoy post-race snack box, drinks and fresh fruit at the finish line. There will be course marshals and parks staff monitoring the race throughout.
ROUTES The 12.8-mile course travels along the Valley Drive, a road that is a blend of hard-pack and sandy sections. The route includes some rolling terrain, and an arduous climb in the final 1 1/2 mile. The course includes world-class scenery, as riders traverse through some of the most stunning landscapes on the planet. The course will travel among some beautiful buttes and rock formations for which the area is well known. Please be aware of your surrounding and others on the route. The course will be well-marked with pin flags, arrows and cones.
There will also be a Youth / Kids races. For 10-12 year olds there will be a race course that is about 4 miles. For 9 & Under there will be a course that is about 1 mile.
WEATHER Expect hot summer conditions. The start will be less hot than mid-day, but you may see temps in the 80s. The 13-mile course means that you will be done before the main heat of the day arrives. Chances of cloud cover, wind or precipitation in late June is minimal, though it is advisable to look ahead at the forecast a few days before the race.
AWARDS The first 125 riders will receive a finishers medal. Overall and age-groups plaque awards will be presented to the overall top riders, plus age-group winners in youth, masters and senior age-group divisions.
THE MONUMENT VALLEY BIKE RACE IS A JOINT PROJECT OF THE MONUMENT VALLEY NAVAJO TRIBAL PARK AND THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION NAVAJOYES
CONTACTS:
Josh (registration/timing) [email protected]
Tom: 928.429.0345 || [email protected]
www.navajoyes.org http://www.navajoyes.org
www.facebook.com/NavajoYES http://www.facebook.com/NavajoYES
More details and registration at: www.navajoyes.org http://www.navajoyes.org
Location
Indian Rte 42, Monument Valley, 84536, UT, United States
Monument Valley Bike Race
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