Annual Run in May – Navajo Hopi Honor Riders

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.

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.

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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)