Chuska Challenge Mountain Bike Race

About this race

CHUSKA CHALLENGE MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL Chuska Mountains Date : September 26th, 2026 Yá'át'ééh riders! Welcome to the Chuska Challenge! WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday Campsites: Riders set up their campsites Bike Maintenance: Bike tune-ups and minor repairs available throughout the weekend Food Options: Local food trucks will be around for afternoon/evening meal and snacks Live Music: Live music all evening Saturday Race and Tour: Both Race and Tour are a 20-mile route. The Tour is a noncompetitive event, and the Race is a timed event with awards. There are aid stations for both events, with the course on rolling mountain roads, ranging from 8300 feet to nearly 9000 feet elevation. Music Stage: Music Stage throughout the day! Youth Races: Youth races begin at 1:00 p.m. Distances and Age Groups will be determined based on registration prior to the event. Food Vendors: Lunch and Dinner is available from various food vendors throughout the afternoon/evening Sunday Camping: Riders are welcome to camp on Saturday night and enjoy a relaxing morning at the Chuska camp. Light breakfast items available for campers and possibly from local vendors. REGISTRATION Online registration for the weekend is now open at the NavajoYES website: www.navajoyes.org . On-site registration will be held at the race site at the Chuska camp on Friday afternoon/evening and Saturday morning. Registration includes long-sleeve performance t-shirt, course support, finisher’s medal, camping, live music all weekend, and a chance at race awards. CAMPING There are many good campsites available close to the Chuska camp.…