Telegraph 'Ram'page Trail Race
About this race
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Telegraph Trailhead, Yuma AZ
Dust off the festive season with a winter desert trail race at the base of the Gila Mountains. It's a fast, fun, rugged course for runners and families of all ages.
The Events
6-Mile Trail Run · 9:00 AM
A scenic out-and-back on single-track through the Sonoran Desert around Telegraph Pass. Expect rolling dirt trails, a punchy climb and big mountain views. Challenging for seasoned trail runners, still approachable for first-timers and power-hikers. An aid station at the base helps fuel your way up.
Kids' Fun Dash · 8:45 AM · FREE
Got little rams in training? Our 1,000-foot dash is a flat, non-technical loop at the start area, just before the main race.
What's in It for You
- Bragging rights for conquering Yuma's most-loved mountain
- Desert-ready swag
- A finisher drink ticket for our favourite local brewery in historic downtown Yuma
- Lucky draw prizes and a prize for the best festive costume!
Run for a Reason
Hosted by the Caroline Lott Jessen Foundation, a 501(c)(3). All net proceeds go to the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area for trail building and marking in Yuma's East Wetlands, increasing access to safe green spaces.
Race Day Schedule
7:30–8:30 AMPacket pick-up & on-site registration8:45 AMKids' Fun Dash9:00 AM6-Mile Trail Run11:00 AMAwards12:00 PMCourse cut-offPre-race packet pick-up details will be emailed to registered runners closer to race day.
⚠️ Limited to 150 runners to protect the desert trails. Register early to guarantee your spot!
Good to Know
- Leave No Trace: pack out everything you bring in.
- Food & drink: food vendors on site; crews are welcome to bring their own.
- Parking: marked on arrival. Please carpool where you can.
- Restrooms: porta-potties at the start and the aid station.
- Safety: first-aid trained volunteers on site and ATV access on the course.
Active duty, veterans and military families: $5 off. Email racing.yumatrails@gmail.com for the code.
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Telegraph 'Ram'page Trail Race
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Yuma yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:32 AM and sets at 5:33 PM local time (MST) in Yuma on December 13, 2026 — 10h 01m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Yuma events
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