activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 9
- Operating a Kids Marathon program Youth Running & Fitness ChallengesOperates a Kids Marathon program in local schools, culminating in students completing a final mile.
- Operating a gear library Member-Focused Social & Recreational EventsMaintains a gear library of equipment available for public use to facilitate outdoor activities.
- Organizing bike races Youth Competitive & Skill-Based Cycling ProgramsOrganizes various bike races, including the Chil-town Classic Bike Race, Hashkéníini Bike Race, Monument Valley Bike Race, and Asaayi Bike Race.
- Organizing running races and events Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes a variety of running races and events across the Navajo Nation, including marathons, half marathons, 10K, 5K, and fixed-time trail runs. These events include the Naatsisaan Trail Ultra, Navajo Code Talker 10K Run, Monument Valley Marathon, Shiprock Marathon, and the "12 Hours of Asaayi" trail running events, often featuring challenging courses, commemorative swag, and post-race entertainment.
- Organizing the Navajo Parks Race Series Community Running and Walking EventsOrganizes the Navajo Parks Race Series, a year-round series of events across Dine’ Bikeyah to promote health and showcase the region's beauty.
- Organizing youth and family outdoor outingsOrganizes over 300 outings for youth and families in Dine’ Bikeyah since the late 1980s, providing opportunities for outdoor engagement.
- Promoting health and wellness through community engagement Community Health Education & Wellness PromotionVisits schools and communities to share health and wellness messages, creates resources like posters and trail guides, and supports events such as health fairs and school presentations to promote healthy living in Dine’ Bikeyah.
- Providing restored bicycles through the Dine’ Bike Project Bicycle Redistribution and Repair AccessOperates the Dine’ Bike Project in Beclabito, providing hundreds of restored bicycles to families, schools, and communities in the Navajo Nation in exchange for a good deed.
- Publishing trail guides and publications Park-Focused Educational PublishingPublishes the Navajo Nation Trail Guide, featuring hiking, running, and biking trails, and has created guides for the Chuska MTB Route and Rainbow Bridge Trails. Also publishes "Tales From The Trails" as part of an ongoing publication series.
advocacy · 1
- Developing and advocating for trailsLeads the Navajo Trails Task Force, which advocates for, plans, funds, and develops trails across the Navajo Nation, including tribal parks, rail-trails, and paths in the Chuska Mountains.
strategies · 3
how they think
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- Free educational trail guides to support outdoor learning outdoor_educationProvides accessible educational resources in the form of trail guides to enhance youth understanding of the natural environment and promote self-directed outdoor learning.
- Place-based outdoor engagement through culturally significant landscapes place-based outdoor engagementUses outdoor recreation and endurance events in culturally and ecologically significant areas, such as Dine’ Bikeyah and the Chuska Mountains, to foster youth engagement and deepen connection to ancestral lands.
- Reinvesting event-generated funds into community programs grassroots community developmentOperates as a grassroots organization that reinvests all funds generated through events directly back into youth and community initiatives, ensuring local ownership and sustainable impact.
named programs · 13
what they call their work
12 Hours of Asaayi
A fixed-time trail running event (12-hour and 6-hour options) at Camp Asaayi in Bowl Canyon Recreation Area, offering a fully-supported loop ultra run.
Asaayi Mountain Run
A 10K trail race at Camp Asaayi in the Bowl Canyon Recreation Area, featuring a loop around Lake Asaayi and an ascent of a ridge.
Dine’ Bike Project
Provides hundreds of restored bicycles to families, schools, and communities of the Navajo Nation in exchange for a good deed.
Four Corners Quad Keyah
A 4-day running event at the Four Corners Monument where runners complete a marathon and half marathon in each of four states.
Health and Wellness Promotion
Visits schools and communities to promote health and wellness, offering resources like posters and trail guides for healthy living in Dine’ Bikeyah.
Monument Valley Veterans Marathon & Half Marathon
A marathon, half marathon, and Wildcat 4-Miler run within the Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, honoring Diné warriors and military heroes.
Naatsis’áán Trail Ultra
Trail races at Navajo Mountain offering unique courses through challenging and stunning landscapes with significant elevation gains.
Navajo Code Talker 10K Run
A 10K race in Window Rock, AZ, honoring the Navajo Code Talkers, with a challenging route starting on the Code Talker Trail.
Navajo Nation Trail Guide
Publishes a trail guide featuring hiking, running, and biking trails around the Navajo Nation, with specific guides for areas like the Chuska MTB Route and Rainbow Bridge Trails.
Navajo Parks Race Series
A series of year-round running and biking events across Dine’ Bikeyah to promote health and share the beauty of venues like Navajo Mountain, Monument Valley, and Shiprock.
Navajo Trails Task Force
Advocates for, plans, funds, and develops trails across the Navajo Nation, including tribal parks, rail-trails, and paths in the Chuskas.
Outdoor Outings
Organizes over 300 outings for youth and families in various locations across Dine’ Bikeyah, providing access to a gear library.
Tour De Rez Cup Series
A series of mountain biking races including the Chil-town Classic Bike Race, Hashkéníini Bike Race, Monument Valley Bike Race, Asaayi Bike Race, and Chuska Challenge Bike Race.