Rail-Trail Duathlon
- Date Sat 20th June 2026
- Time 7:00AM MDT
- Location Shonto, Arizona
- Price $64.60
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor adventure at the Rail-Trail Duathlon taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the stunning backdrop of Shonto, Arizona! This unique event kicks off bright and early at 7:00 A.M., inviting participants to experience the breathtaking rail-trail route along the Black Mesa & Lake Powell rail bed. Athletes will tackle a challenging marathon distance featuring an 8-mile biking segment followed by a thrilling 10-mile trail run.
Registration is open now, with fees set at just $10 for those 18 and under and $60 for adults. Each registration includes a stylish event t-shirt, a Rail-Trail tower, a sticker, and access to well-stocked aid stations featuring snacks, energy gels, and refreshing beverages. With live music, a community fun run, and awards for top finishers, the Rail-Trail Duathlon promises to be a memorable experience for all! Don't miss this chance to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and enjoy the vibrant Navajo culture in Shonto!
Registration is open now, with fees set at just $10 for those 18 and under and $60 for adults. Each registration includes a stylish event t-shirt, a Rail-Trail tower, a sticker, and access to well-stocked aid stations featuring snacks, energy gels, and refreshing beverages. With live music, a community fun run, and awards for top finishers, the Rail-Trail Duathlon promises to be a memorable experience for all! Don't miss this chance to connect with nature, challenge yourself, and enjoy the vibrant Navajo culture in Shonto!
Organiser's Description
RAIL-TRAIL DUATHLON
_SHONTO, ARIZONA SATURDAY, JUNE 20_
_START TIME: 7:00 A.M._
Y'A''AT''E'EH RUNNERS! WELCOME TO THE RAIL-TRAIL DUATHLON
The Rail-Trail Duathlon is a unique summertime running and biking experience on the rail-trail route near Shonto, AZ
REGISTRATION Online registration for the event is now open and will remain open through 8 p.m. on Friday, June 19. Registration price is determined by age. 18 and Under is $10. Adults are $60. More details and registration can be found on the Run Sign Up registration page.
Your registration included an event t-shirt, a Rail-Trail tower and sticker, along with course support, portable toilets, live music and a community fun run.
COURSE & AID STATIONS The course will complete a marathon distance on the rail-trail paralleling the Black Mesa & Lake Powell rail bed. Participants will bike roughly eight miles out from Shonto, and then ditch the bike and put on trail shoes for a 10-mile trail run leg. Once they get back to their bikes, they will saddle up and head back to Shonto.
Aid stations will include Honey Stinger energy gels, salty and sweet snacks along with fresh fruit, Gatorade and water. The course is subject to revision, at the discretion of race organizers and/or local leaders. Alternative routes may be utilized in case of bad weather.
RUNNER RESPONSIBILITIES: Runners will need to be prepared for warm summertime weather conditions and have the appropriate gear to accommodate such conditions. While thunderstorms are unlikely, they are possible. Major stormy weather could leave participants exposed and traversing a muddy, sticky surface. Appropriate raingear and footwear is important. 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 large quantities of fluids; however, runners should plan to bring their own hydration system.
LODGING/CAMPING One of he hidden gems of the rez is a campground less than half an hour from the start line at Navajo National Monument. If you are looking for a motel for Friday or Saturday nights, the communities of Kayenta, Tuba City and Page, Arizona (each about two hours from the high school) have multiple lodging options. The new LaQuinta Hotel in Shonto is scheduled to be open in June, so you may want to check on that.
AWARDS Overall and age-group awards will be presented to the top finishers and age-group awards.
WEATHER June weather is likely to be cool at the start time, but will warm up quickly as the day goes on.
The Rail-Trail Duathlon is organized by the nonprofit organization NavajoYES
www.navajoyes.org [https://www.navajoyes.org] || www.facebook.com/NavajoYES [https://www.facebook.com/NavajoYES]
CONTACTS
Tom: 928.429.0345; chuskaman@yahoo.com
Rygie: 505-686-2300; bekay2002@gmail.com
Josh/Rocky Mountain Timing (registration/timing) 970.394.6561 info@rmtiming.co
_SHONTO, ARIZONA SATURDAY, JUNE 20_
_START TIME: 7:00 A.M._
Y'A''AT''E'EH RUNNERS! WELCOME TO THE RAIL-TRAIL DUATHLON
The Rail-Trail Duathlon is a unique summertime running and biking experience on the rail-trail route near Shonto, AZ
REGISTRATION Online registration for the event is now open and will remain open through 8 p.m. on Friday, June 19. Registration price is determined by age. 18 and Under is $10. Adults are $60. More details and registration can be found on the Run Sign Up registration page.
Your registration included an event t-shirt, a Rail-Trail tower and sticker, along with course support, portable toilets, live music and a community fun run.
COURSE & AID STATIONS The course will complete a marathon distance on the rail-trail paralleling the Black Mesa & Lake Powell rail bed. Participants will bike roughly eight miles out from Shonto, and then ditch the bike and put on trail shoes for a 10-mile trail run leg. Once they get back to their bikes, they will saddle up and head back to Shonto.
Aid stations will include Honey Stinger energy gels, salty and sweet snacks along with fresh fruit, Gatorade and water. The course is subject to revision, at the discretion of race organizers and/or local leaders. Alternative routes may be utilized in case of bad weather.
RUNNER RESPONSIBILITIES: Runners will need to be prepared for warm summertime weather conditions and have the appropriate gear to accommodate such conditions. While thunderstorms are unlikely, they are possible. Major stormy weather could leave participants exposed and traversing a muddy, sticky surface. Appropriate raingear and footwear is important. 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 large quantities of fluids; however, runners should plan to bring their own hydration system.
LODGING/CAMPING One of he hidden gems of the rez is a campground less than half an hour from the start line at Navajo National Monument. If you are looking for a motel for Friday or Saturday nights, the communities of Kayenta, Tuba City and Page, Arizona (each about two hours from the high school) have multiple lodging options. The new LaQuinta Hotel in Shonto is scheduled to be open in June, so you may want to check on that.
AWARDS Overall and age-group awards will be presented to the top finishers and age-group awards.
WEATHER June weather is likely to be cool at the start time, but will warm up quickly as the day goes on.
The Rail-Trail Duathlon is organized by the nonprofit organization NavajoYES
www.navajoyes.org [https://www.navajoyes.org] || www.facebook.com/NavajoYES [https://www.facebook.com/NavajoYES]
CONTACTS
Tom: 928.429.0345; chuskaman@yahoo.com
Rygie: 505-686-2300; bekay2002@gmail.com
Josh/Rocky Mountain Timing (registration/timing) 970.394.6561 info@rmtiming.co
Races
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Rail-Trail Duathlon
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 20th June 2026 (7:00AM MDT)
$64.60
8mi Bike 10mi Run 8mi Bike
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AZ-98, Shonto, 86054, AZ, United States
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