THE YEAR OF THE HORSE - 2026 SANTA FE TRAIL CHALLENGE Embark on an extraordinary year-long adventure following the historic Santa Fe Trail! Whether you ride, walk, hike, or explore with your horse, dog, or on your own two feet—every mile counts toward completing the legendary 900-mile journey from Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico. An important note- you do not have to go 900 miles in 2026- whatever miles you log--- that will be what is engraved on your award if it is 101 miles or 1200 miles. Yes you can do less or more, it is up to you. The point is to do this together. YOUR FREE ONLINE JOURNAL Our gift to you whether you sign up for the event or not! A beautiful online journal is completely FREE and available to everyone at www.warhorseendurance.com We hope you check out the free online journal! No downloads needed. Simply create your login on our website and access your journal. Some great optional features for you created so that you can track your miles, upload photos
Hotels Near This Race
Find accommodation close to the start line in Jefferson, WI. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.
RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.
Year of the Horse- The Santa Fe Trail by WARHORSE Endurance 2026 — Jefferson, WI
Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for January 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Jefferson, WI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
