Monument Valley 50K, 50M

Description:

Epic trail races through surreal landscapes make Monument Valley Ultra one of the most stunning race experiences in the Southwest. Join us the first weekend of March for a 50-miler, 50K and a challenging trail half marathon. The on-course support, bountiful food and live local music on the trails make this a unique event among the iconic landscapes of the Valley.

The 1500 foot ascent of Mitchell Mesa in just over a mile takes you to the mesa rim, providing perhaps the most stunning views you will ever see. A course preview, blue corn snacks and Navajo tea will be available at the Welcome Center, which is a 5-minute drive from the start line and roughly half-way between our two host hotels: The View and Gouldings Lodge. We hope that you will join us for a memorable race weekend in this very special place!

50K Start: 7:00am

Half Marathon Start: 9:00am

REGISTRATION – Online registration for the MV Ultra  is now open through an hour before race time on Saturday, Feb 28.

The cap for the race is 400 runners.  Online registration is available at the NavajoYES website: www.navajoyes.org   Please contact us if you have need for a hardship discount for registration.

Your registration includes professional timing, race poster, on-course support (including food and drink, medical support and portajohns), event shirt, overall and age-group awards, finisher’s award and post-race food.  All proceeds benefit community health and wellness programs on the Navajo Nation.

LOCATION – Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park is located 23 miles northeast of Kayenta, Arizona and 20 miles south of Mexican Hat, Utah.  The park straddles the Arizona/Utah border, and the races all start and finish in Arizona.