Year of the Horse- The Santa Fe Trail by WARHORSE Endurance
- Date Thu 1st January 2026 - Thu 31st December 2026
- Location Virtual Event
- Price $91.10
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to saddle up for an incredible journey in 2026 with "The Year of the Horse - The Santa Fe Trail Challenge!" Kicking off on January 1st and running through December 31st, this year-long event invites adventurers of all kinds to traverse the historic Santa Fe Trail. Located in Jefferson, participants can choose to ride, walk, hike, or explore the 900-mile route from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico, all while enjoying the great outdoors with their horses, dogs, or friends.
What makes this challenge unique is that you can log any distance you wish—whether it's 101 miles or 1,200 miles, every step counts! Not only will you have access to a free, beautifully designed online journal to track your progress and capture memories, but you can also earn a personalized award at the end of the year that celebrates your commitment and achievements. Join a vibrant community of fellow riders and outdoor enthusiasts as you share your milestones and experiences. Let's make 2026 a year to remember by embracing the spirit of adventure on the Santa Fe Trail!
What makes this challenge unique is that you can log any distance you wish—whether it's 101 miles or 1,200 miles, every step counts! Not only will you have access to a free, beautifully designed online journal to track your progress and capture memories, but you can also earn a personalized award at the end of the year that celebrates your commitment and achievements. Join a vibrant community of fellow riders and outdoor enthusiasts as you share your milestones and experiences. Let's make 2026 a year to remember by embracing the spirit of adventure on the Santa Fe Trail!
Organiser's Description
THE YEAR OF THE HORSE - 2026 SANTA FE TRAIL CHALLENGE
Embark on an extraordinary year-long adventure following the historic Santa Fe Trail! Whether you ride, walk, hike, or explore with your horse, dog, or on your own two feetevery mile counts toward completing the legendary 900-mile journey from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
An important note- you do not have to go 900 miles in 2026- whatever miles you log--- that will be what is engraved on your award if it is 101 miles or 1200 miles. Yes you can do less or more, it is up to you. The point is to do this together.
YOUR FREE ONLINE JOURNAL
Our gift to you whether you sign up for the event or not! A beautiful online journal is completely FREE and available to everyone at www.warhorseendurance.com
We hope you check out the free online journal! No downloads needed. Simply create your login on our website and access your journal. Some great optional features for you created so that you can track your miles, upload photos, keep tabs on all of your stats for the year, write reflections, and watch your journey unfold on an interactive Santa Fe Trail mapall from your web browser.
FREE JOURNAL FEATURES:
Beautiful scrapbook-style pages to document every ride
Photo uploads and a peronsal place to write down thoughts.
Interactive Santa Fe Trail map with live progress tracking
Historical landmark & a unique story of purpose delivering crucial medicine to Sante Fe for Dr. Crist'obal Larra~naga, your fictional story created for this event story that unlocks for you as you ride and reach new markers.
Achievement badges and milestone celebrations
Horse profiles with individual stats and galleries
_Using the journal is completely optional_but it transforms your miles into an immersive adventure!
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION & YOUR PERSONALIZED AWARD
While we wanted to motivate the world & created the free online journal added to our website www.warhorseendurance.com [https://www.warhorseendurance.com] to do so, and you CAN do that while journey free as a gift from WARHORSE Endurance, if you want to do this event officially and earn a beautiful real-world award, you can register for the official challenge right here on this page!
YOUR PERSONALIZED AWARD INCLUDES:
star "The Year of the Horse" engraved on the award
star Your name beautifully engraved
star Your horse's name engraved & honored forever
star Your total miles engraved on the main award
This isn't just an awardit's a tangible celebration of your dedication, your partnership with your horse, and documentation of a year of memories you'll treasure forever.
Year-end awards are ONLY available to paid participants who register and submit their miles.
Ready to start your free journey today?
_We invite you to join our online group. _
You're not alone on this journey! Our warm and encouraging Facebook community is where riders share their adventures, celebrate milestones, and support each other every step of the way.
WARHORSE Challenges Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/WARHORSE.Endurance
Share photos from your rides, ask questions, get inspired by fellow challengers, and be part of a supportive community that understands the joy of every mile. Whether you're having an amazing day on the trail or need a little encouragement, we're here for you! Let's make this Year of the Horse one to truly celebrate being a rider and make it memorable!
From first-time participants to seasoned trail veterans, everyone is welcome. Come share your story, celebrate your horse, and be part of something special. We can't wait to cheer you on! sparkles
Embark on an extraordinary year-long adventure following the historic Santa Fe Trail! Whether you ride, walk, hike, or explore with your horse, dog, or on your own two feetevery mile counts toward completing the legendary 900-mile journey from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
An important note- you do not have to go 900 miles in 2026- whatever miles you log--- that will be what is engraved on your award if it is 101 miles or 1200 miles. Yes you can do less or more, it is up to you. The point is to do this together.
YOUR FREE ONLINE JOURNAL
Our gift to you whether you sign up for the event or not! A beautiful online journal is completely FREE and available to everyone at www.warhorseendurance.com
We hope you check out the free online journal! No downloads needed. Simply create your login on our website and access your journal. Some great optional features for you created so that you can track your miles, upload photos, keep tabs on all of your stats for the year, write reflections, and watch your journey unfold on an interactive Santa Fe Trail mapall from your web browser.
FREE JOURNAL FEATURES:
Beautiful scrapbook-style pages to document every ride
Photo uploads and a peronsal place to write down thoughts.
Interactive Santa Fe Trail map with live progress tracking
Historical landmark & a unique story of purpose delivering crucial medicine to Sante Fe for Dr. Crist'obal Larra~naga, your fictional story created for this event story that unlocks for you as you ride and reach new markers.
Achievement badges and milestone celebrations
Horse profiles with individual stats and galleries
_Using the journal is completely optional_but it transforms your miles into an immersive adventure!
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION & YOUR PERSONALIZED AWARD
While we wanted to motivate the world & created the free online journal added to our website www.warhorseendurance.com [https://www.warhorseendurance.com] to do so, and you CAN do that while journey free as a gift from WARHORSE Endurance, if you want to do this event officially and earn a beautiful real-world award, you can register for the official challenge right here on this page!
YOUR PERSONALIZED AWARD INCLUDES:
star "The Year of the Horse" engraved on the award
star Your name beautifully engraved
star Your horse's name engraved & honored forever
star Your total miles engraved on the main award
This isn't just an awardit's a tangible celebration of your dedication, your partnership with your horse, and documentation of a year of memories you'll treasure forever.
Year-end awards are ONLY available to paid participants who register and submit their miles.
Ready to start your free journey today?
_We invite you to join our online group. _
You're not alone on this journey! Our warm and encouraging Facebook community is where riders share their adventures, celebrate milestones, and support each other every step of the way.
WARHORSE Challenges Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/WARHORSE.Endurance
Share photos from your rides, ask questions, get inspired by fellow challengers, and be part of a supportive community that understands the joy of every mile. Whether you're having an amazing day on the trail or need a little encouragement, we're here for you! Let's make this Year of the Horse one to truly celebrate being a rider and make it memorable!
From first-time participants to seasoned trail veterans, everyone is welcome. Come share your story, celebrate your horse, and be part of something special. We can't wait to cheer you on! sparkles
Races
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Year of the Horse - Santa Fe Trail
Incl. $6.10 Fee
$91.10
Online Journal available at warhorseendurance.com
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