Naatsisaan Trail Races 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 7:15 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Navajo Mountain, Utah
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naatsisaan Ultra | 50K | Oct 31, 20267:15 AM | $80 | – |
| Naatsisaan 10-miler | 10 Mile | Oct 31, 202610:00 AM | $60 | – |
| Naatsisaan 5K | 5K | Oct 31, 20263:00 PM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Naatsisaan Ultra: $80 until Oct 31.
- Naatsisaan 10-miler: $60 until Oct 31.
- Naatsisaan 5K: $30 until Nov 1.
Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 50K in Utah runs 6:23:58, about 12:22 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 6:42:24 and men in 6:10:59.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:45 AM, and the Naatsisaan Ultra starts at 7:15 AM. The start sits about 5,750 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Navajo Mountain High School, Navajo Mountain, UT 86044
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Naatsisaan 5K
Naatsisaan 10-miler
Naatsisaan Ultra
Aggregated from official results for Naatsisaan Trail Races. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Naatsisaan Trail Races?
At the 2025 Naatsisaan 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 30:02 or better, the top quarter in 36:46, and half the field in 44:32; the last tenth came in after 1:01:19.
At the 2025 Naatsisaan 10-miler, the fastest tenth finished in 2:01:39 or better, the top quarter in 2:15:00, and half the field in 2:26:29; the last tenth came in after 3:11:46.
At the 2025 Naatsisaan Ultra, the fastest tenth finished in 5:50:32 or better, the top quarter in 6:10:50, and half the field in 8:07:37; the last tenth came in after 9:40:22.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 53:34 | 40:31 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 28 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Naatsisaan Trail Races 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 30 to 28 finishers, and the median time dropped from 57:18 to 44:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 (-10%) | 44:32 | under 30:02 | 25:56 |
| 2024 | 31 (+24%) | 1:03:52 | under 34:34 | 30:47 |
| 2023 | 25 (-49%) | 47:02 | under 25:37 | 16:42 |
| 2022 | 49 (+63%) | 1:01:13 | under 32:24 | 25:29 |
| 2021 | 30 | 57:18 | under 36:46 | 23:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 31 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 5% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 68°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- Navajo Mountain High School, Navajo Mountain, UT 86044Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 5,750 feet
- Results posted by the race
- RESULTS
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10 Mile, 50K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 31, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025), 2024 (Oct 26, 2024), 2023 (Oct 28, 2023), 2022 (Oct 29, 2022), 2021 (Oct 30, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Naatsisaan Trail Races?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 7:15 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10 Mile, 50K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 28 runners finished the Naatsisaan 5K; the median finish was 44:32 and the winner ran 25:56.
- Where does it start?
- Navajo Mountain High School, Navajo Mountain, UT 86044.
From the organizers
NAATSISAAN TRAIL RACES
Navajo Mountain, Utah
Saturday October 31, 2026
START TIMES: Ultra @ 7:15 a.m. ||10-miler @ 10:00 a.m. || 5K @ 3:00 p.m.
Yá'át'ééh runners! Welcome to the Naatsisaan Trail Races
The Naatsisaan Trail Races at Navajo Mountain offer unique courses in one of the most beautiful spots on Dine’ Bikeyah.
REGISTRATION – Online registration for the Naatsisaan 10-Miler, Naatsisaan Ultra, and the 5K will remain open online through their respective start time.
COURSE & CHECKPOINTS–