Navajo Code Talker Honor Run

NAVAJO CODE TALKER HONOR RUN

Honoring the legendary Navajo Code Talkers!

Friday, August 14, 2026 - National Code Talker Day

Welcome to the Navajo Code Talker Honor Run!

REGISTRATION

• Online Registration: Online registration for the Code Talker Honor Run is now open through the morning of Friday, August 14 at the NavajoYES website: navajoyes.org.
• Included Items: Your fee will include a performance t-shirt, sticker, post-race snacks and your choice of posters from the Navajo Code Talker Poster Series.

LOCATION

• Venue: The Navajo Nation Museum and Navajo Zoo are located in the Navajo Nation capital of Window Rock, Arizona, just off Hwy 264 on the south side of Window Rock.
• Parking: There is ample parking at the Museum.

PACKET PICK-UP

• Date: Packet pick-up will be available on the 14th at the start/finish line.

COURSE

• Distance: The main course is 2 miles and takes runners up the Code Talker Trail from the Museum parking area up to the viewpoint of Window Rock Arch.
• Finish Line: The course finishes back at the start line.
• Course Variation: The course is subject to slight variation at the discretion of race organizers and tribal officials.

AID STATIONS

• Pre-Race Snacks: There will be pre-race breakfast bars and bananas, along with fluids at the start line.
• Post-Race Snacks: There will be post-race snacks and drinks.
• Hydration: This is a cupless event so runners should plan to bring their own hydration system.

WEATHER

• Forecast: August weather in Window Rock can be cool, mild or very warm, so keep an eye on the forecast prior to the race.
• Thunderstorms: The threat of thunderstorms (generally in the afternoon) always looms.

NOTE

• Event Type: This is a non-competitive event.
• Awards: There are no awards or prizes for this run.

LODGING

• Local Lodging: Lodging is available at the Navajo Nation Inn in Window Rock and Navajoland Inn in St. Michael’s.
• Additional Options: There are ample lodging options available in Gallup, New Mexico.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

• Race URL: For more details and to register, visit the race page here.