From the Organizer
RAIL-TRAIL DUATHLON
Shonto, Arizona – Saturday, June 20
START TIME: 7:00 a.m.
Yá'át'ééh runners! Welcome to the Rail-Trail Duathlon
The Rail-Trail Duathlon is a unique summertime running and biking experience on the rail-trail route near Shonto, AZ
REGISTRATION – Online registration for the event is now open and will remain open through 8 p.m. on Friday, June 19, and again onsite race morning . Registration price is determined by age. 18 and Under is $10. Adults are $40.
Your registration included an event t-shirt, a Rail-Trail towel, poster, sticker, and finisher’s medal, along with course support, portable toilets, live music and a community fun run. You may opt to do the event with a partner and run as a relay: one of you runs, the other rides. If you select the team option, you would each register at the $40 rate and notify us as to who is running which leg.
COURSE & AID STATIONS– Both the riding and running will take place on the rail-trail paralleling the Black Mesa & Lake Powell rail bed. Participants will bike five miles out from Shonto, and then ditch the bike and put on trail shoes for a 10K+ trail run leg. Once participants get back to their bikes, they will saddle up and bike back five miles to Shonto.
Aid stations will include Honey Stinger energy gels, salty and sweet snacks along with fresh fruit, Gatorade and water. The course is subject to revision, at the discretion of race organizers and/or local leaders. Alternative routes may be utilized in case of bad weather.
RUNNER RESPONSIBILITIES: Runners will need to be prepared for warm summertime weather conditions and have the appropriate gear to accommodate such conditions. While thunderstorms are unlikely, they are possible. Major stormy weather could leave participants exposed and traversing a muddy, sticky surface. Appropriate raingear and footwear is important. Hypothermia and heat issues can both pose a real threat in the high desert in the fall season, and runners must be prepared for the potential onset of such conditions. Aid stations will have large quantities of fluids; however, runners should plan to bring their own hydration system.
LODGING/CAMPING – One of he hidden gems of the rez is a campground less than half an hour from the start line at Navajo National Monument. If you are looking for a motel for Friday or Saturday nights, the communities of Kayenta, Tuba City and Page, Arizona (each about two hours from the high school) have multiple lodging options. The new LaQuinta Hotel in Shonto is scheduled to be open in June, so you may want to check on that.
AWARDS – Overall and age-group awards will be presented to the top finishers and age-group awards.
WEATHER – June weather is likely to be cool at the start time, but will warm up quickly as the day goes on.
The Rail-Trail Duathlon is organized by the nonprofit organization NavajoYES
www.navajoyes.org || www.facebook.com/NavajoYES
CONTACTS
Tom: 928.429.0345; chuskaman@yahoo.com
Rygie: 505-686-2300; bekay2002@gmail.com
Josh/Rocky Mountain Timing (registration/timing) 970.394.6561 info@rmtiming.co
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
84°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
6%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Betatakin, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Shonto, AZ
Elevation
6,548 ft
Nearest Airport
PGA
Page Municipal Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rail-Trail Duathlon?
- Rail-Trail Duathlon is a duathlon race held in Shonto, Arizona on June 20, 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 duathlon races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Rail-Trail Duathlon?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Shonto, Arizona at AZ-98, Shonto, AZ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rail-Trail Duathlon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rail-Trail Duathlon
Jun 20, 2026