Asaayi Bike Race
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- Under 25 mi
- Price
- $40
From the Organizer
Asaayi Bike Race
Course: Camp Asaayi Jct to Navajo Route 12 and Return
Start/Finish and Camping: End of the N31 pavement at Asaayi Jct
Saturday July 25, 2026 @8:30am
Yá'át'ééh, riders! Welcome to the Asaayi Bike Race!
REGISTRATION – Online registration is now open. The registration fee includes professional timing, event t-shirt, light post-race food, finisher’s medals to all, course support and awards to top finishers. Online registration will continue at RunSignUp through 8am on race morning. Race day registration and packet pick-up will also take place an hour before the start of the race at the end of the pavement at Asaayi Jct.
Price is $40 for adults, $10 for kids under 18. The 16.8 mile race will automatically adjust the price based on the participants age. The 16.8 mile race will begin at 8:30am on Saturday July 25th.
Any proceeds from registration or donations will benefit the work of the Dine’ Bike Project on the Navajo Nation..
ROUTES – The road will be open to public traffic and a summer Saturday is a busy time in the Asaayi area, so please be aware of your surroundings and vehicles on the roads.
SUPPORT – Your registration includes light medical and minor mechanical support, There will be an aid station, roughly half-way along the route, and at the finish line. There will be course marshals monitoring the race throughout, and assistance will be available as needed. Riders are encouraged to carry some light mechanical items and pump.
WEATHER – Expect summer conditions. While the race is at 7500-8000 feet elevation, the temperatures are still likely to be in the 70’s and 80’s. Cloud cover, wind or precipitation (even monsoons, of course) are possible in late July. It is advisable to look ahead at the forecast a few days before the race, checking Window Rock, AZ.
AWARDS – There are finisher’s medals for all finishers. There will also be overall and age-group awards for the top riders.
CONTACTS:
Tom: 928.429.0345 || chuskaman@yahoo.com
Josh (registration/timing) – info@rmtiming.co
Rygie: 505.686.2300 || bekay2002@gmail.com
The Asaayi Bike Race is hosted by the nonprofit organization NavajoYES.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
88°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Window Rock Ap, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Navajo, NM
City Elevation
7,260 ft
Nearest Airport
GUP
Gallup Municipal Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 148 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Asaayi Bike Race?
- Asaayi Bike Race is a cycling race held in Navajo, New Mexico on July 25, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more cycling races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Asaayi Bike Race?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Navajo, New Mexico at END OF THE PAVEMENT ON N31. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Asaayi Bike Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Asaayi Bike Race
Jul 25, 2026