The Louis Tewanima Association is a non-profit grass roots organization which sponsored, for 50 years (1974-2023) , the Louis Tewanima Memorial Footrace held each year on the Hopi reservation. This race was held in honor of , the first and only Hopi Olympian to represent the United States in the 1908 and 1912 Olympic Games. He won a Silver medal and set an American record for the 10,000-meter race in the 1912 Games that stood until broken by Billy Mills in 1964. We commemorate his desire to promote the physical, health and well-being of Native American peoples.
This was a fun and challenging footrace on the Hopi Reservation. The 10K and 5K races tested your endurance and stimulated your mind and spirit. The race course consisted of flat, level trails as well as steep mesa trails with beautiful panoramic views, being cheered on by spectators as they watched from the top of the mesa. Runners experienced the thrill of completing one of the toughest races in Arizona.
We regret to inform you that the Louis Tewanima Footrace is taking an indefinite break. As we pause, we want to express our gratitude for your unwavering support over the years.
In the spirit of community and giving back, we encourage you to consider donating to the Louis Tewanima Scholarship through the Hopi Education Endowment Fund. Your contributions will help empower the next generation of leaders and athletes.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to sharing more updates with you soon!
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