Runner Testimonials For Oraivi Footrace
"Ran the race last year 2007. This is one of the best races. I will keep running it!" -Anonymous-
"I have ran the Narbona Pass run, and I thought that was challenging, but the Oraivi Footrace run was very challenging in a good way." -Anonymous-
"Spiritual and Awesome." -Anonymous-
"The course was fun and tough. Courses on the Hopi and Navajo reservations are always tough. I was also treated like a rock star princess. It was awesome to hear the Hopi people cheering me in their language." -Alvina Begay, Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifier 2008-
"It was a very inspirational run for a guy my age" (Assuming he is 50+ years of age) -Anonymous-
"Foot racing the way the great spirit intended it to be." -Coach Steve Ilg, AZ State Nordic Champion-
"An historic race in an historic location." -Anonymous-
"The View coming back up the mesa took my breath away." -Anonymous-
"Fantastic run, glad to see so many people over 40 (Years of age) gave me hope. This was a fun race." -Anonymous-
"Thanks for this race and opportunity to experience Hopi culture. Excellent Event!" -Anonymous-
"I felt freedom of running high and faster. It was like giding through the air and sun." -Anonymous"
"What a great way to enjoy the Hopi mesas, with a great run and an ejoyable crowd." -Anonymous-
"Challenging and traditional endurance race that circles around a landmark that kept the Hopi people maintain their culture and tradition." -Anonymous-
"LOVE IT! Will do it again!" -Anonymous-
"My first 8K, and in Oraibi. Great course and well marked." -Anonymous-
"This is a great run and very well organized." -Anonymous-
"Thanks Juwan (Race Director) for making this all possible, well organized and will keep running this race for years to come. Great awards and incentives." -Anonymous-
*Past Participants - If you wish to add your testimonial for the Oraivi Footrace, would love to post them, or If you see yours above and would like your name to be added email oraivifootrace@yahoo.com.