FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2024
McKinley County Celebrates National Trails Day
To host Joy Ride & Run event for entire family
Gallup, New Mexico — Saturday, June 1, 2024 is National Trails Day and McKinley County is
celebrating in a big way! To kick-off the new High Desert East Trailhead and promote the new Find
Your JoyTM community brand, the County is hosting the 1st Annual Joy Ride & Run.
The celebration begins on June 1st at 7:00am at the High Desert Trail–Gamerco Trailhead (about 1/2
mile west of US491 on Carbon Coal Road) for race packet pickup with races starting at 8:00am. Joy
Ride & Run features a 10k run along with kids and adult mountain bikes races. The County will
provide refreshments and Find Your Joy branded give-a-ways. To register for events please visit
https://runsignup.com/Race/NM/Gallup/JoyRideRun
“We are excited to be launching the inaugural Joy Ride & Run featuring the new community brand,”
said Anthony Dimas, Jr., McKinley County Manager. “The Find Your JoyTM brand is all about
delivering experiences that lift your spirit and we believe this fun event will do just that.”
National Trails Day is held annually on the first Saturday in June and recognizes all the
incredible benefits trails provide for recreation and exposure to nature. Events help promote
awareness of the wide variety of adventures trail systems offer.
To learn more about Joy Ride & Run, contact Brian Money, Deputy County Manager, McKinley County at
(505) 863-1400 or brian.money@co.mckinley.nm.us.