Our Children Are Sacred
- Date
- August 9, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Competitive Run · 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk · 5K Virtual Run & more
From the Organizer
Get ready to kickstart the Ho’n A:wan Chawe A:dehya 5K and 2-mile Walk/Run, in beautiful Zuni, New Mexico. Registration fees will go towards the purchase of cultural baskets for Zuni children in foster care and to raise funds for a Foster home in Zuni, New Mexico.
Check-in: 6:45 am- 7:15 am for the 5K
On-site registration for 5K Competitive will be from 6:45 am-7:15 am with an additional $10 fee for a total of $40 on race day.
On-site registration for 2 Mile Run/Walk will be from 6:45 am -7:15 am with an additional $10 fee for a total of $40 on race day.
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
54°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Zuni.
Host City
About Zuni, NM
Nearest Airport
GUP
Gallup Municipal Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
ABQ
Albuquerque International Sunport · 126 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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62
Days to train
- Race
- Our Children Are Sacred
- Date
- August 9, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Our Children Are Sacred?
- Our Children Are Sacred is a running race held in Zuni, New Mexico on August 9, 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 running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Our Children Are Sacred?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Zuni, New Mexico at Indian Service Route 42, Zuni, NM. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Our Children Are Sacred?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Our Children Are Sacred
Aug 9, 2026