We are excited to announce our
17th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run, dates are May 23-26, 2019

Get ready riders, volunteers and military families, we have begun to plan our annual ride with over 800 miles. The route begins in Window Rock and we will continue to Ganado, Beshbito, Keams Canyon, Hopi Veterans Memorial Center, Bird Springs, Leupp, Flagstaff, Tuba City, Gap, Page, Kayenta, Mexican Water, Beclabito, Four Corners Monument, Towaoc, Shiprock Chapter, Tohatchi Chapter, and concludes at Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park with a Round Up Reception.
Navajo Hopi Honor Run route 2019

Safety meeting and pre- Registration will be on May 22nd at Smokey’s BBQ @6:00pm in Gallup, NM

The Navajo Hopi Honor Riders Annual Run first took place in 2003 to honor Spec. Lori Piestewa, the first female Native American to be killed in combat. Since then often referred to as the “Ride For Lori”, the annual run has added at least 15 more Navajo Gold Star families that have lost a loved one in the U.S. involved military conflicts.

In May of every year, the Navajo Hopi Honor Riders host a four-day ride, covering more than 800 miles, with dozens of Blue and Gold Star families of Native military personnel who were either killed in combat or who are overseas in dangerous wars and witnessed by thousands of community members during this unforgettable event. Many heartfelt receptions and ceremonies honoring the families and individuals are planned.  Typically, more than 300 motorcycle riders, many of them Veterans themselves, participate in this annual ride to honor our military personnel, and is the signature event of NHHR.

Lodging during the Annual Run 2019

Here are the host hotels during the four day run, each rider is responsible for cost of lodging and reservations.
See this years host hotels:
NHHR_Lodging List_2019

 

Drug Free

Safety is the most important factor during the run, impaired riding will not be tolerated. If you are impaired, you will be asked to ‘not ride’ for that day or the duration of the Annual Run. Get plenty of rest during the ride. Water will be provided and some locations will provide food but not guaranteed, so bring your own snacks.

2019 schedule

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Route for 17th Annual Lori Piestewa Navajo Hopi Honor Run

Arrive Pre-registration / Safety meeting May 22, 2019
6:00pm Smokey’s Restaurant, Gallup, NM ($5.00 Pulled pork sandwiches discount)
Arrive Roll out DAY 1- May 23, 2019
7:30am Registration in Window Rock, AZ
8:30am Depart Window Rock
9:10am 10:10am Ganado Chapter House for program – Isabel Shondee
10:45am 11:45am Beshbitoh Gold Star Mother Veterans Restitution Site
12:15pm 12:45pm Keams Canyon (gas stop)
1:30pm 2:30pm Hopi Veterans Memorial
3:30pm 4:00pm Bird Springs Chapter
4:30pm 5:00pm Leupp (gas stop)
6:00pm Final stop of the day Piestewa residence
Arrive Roll out DAY 2- May 24, 2019
7:00am 8:00am Breakfast at the Piestewa home
9:30am 11:30am Tuba City Veterans (Western Agency Veterans Admin)
12:00pm 12:45pm Bodaway Gap Chapter (gas stop)
1:45pm 3:30pm Page (lunch & gas stop)
5:00pm Kayenta Recreation Park (Kayenta Township)
Arrive Roll out DAY 3- May 25, 2019
8:00am 9:00am Breakfast
10:30am 12:30pm Mexican Water Chapter
1:30pm 3:00pm Beclabito Chapter
3:30pm 4:30pm Four Corners Monument (Navajo Parks and Recreation)
5:30pm Ute Moutain Casino – Towac, CO
Arrive Roll out DAY 4- May 26, 2019
7:00am 8:00am Breakfast on your own
9:00am 10:00am Shiprock Chapter
10:00am 11:00am Gas stop in Shiprock
12:30pm 2:00pm Tohatchi Chapter
2:30pm 4:00pm Round Up Reception, Window Rock Veterans Memorial Park
(Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez, OPVP)

17th Annual Navajo Hopi Honor Run Sponsors 2019!