Adventure Fest at 18 Road

Adventure Fest : Fruita, Colorado

Adventure Fest is a weekend outdoor event held May 9-10, 2026 at the North Fruita Desert Trailhead (18 Road) in Fruita, CO. The festival features trail and bike races, clinics, guided canyoneering trips, kids events, merchandise, and reserved campsites at the start/finish area. Registration closes May 7, 2026. Entry fees are non-refundable and nontransferable; credits may be issued 30 days or more before the event (85% credit, excluding platform fees) and are valid for 12 months.

Races and distances

• Fruita Trail Half Marathon - 13.8 miles, loop on flowy singletrack
• Sarlacc Zippity short course - 22K
• Sarlacc Attack Long Course - 50K, 3,400 feet climb
• Dirty Edge Gravel Race - 50K, 2,700 feet climb

Activities, camping and logistics

Weekend programming includes a women’s gravel clinic, group gravel ride, kids races (balance bike for ages 4 and under; beginner MTB for ages 4-8), guided canyoneering in Colorado National Monument (age 8+, cost $150, rappels up to 100 feet), bonfire awards, and a glowstick parade. Campsites are reserved with a fire ring, concrete picnic table, 12' x 12' tent pad, and graveled parking. Vault toilets are available; there is no water, electricity, or garbage service. Each campsite is limited to ten people and two vehicles. Merchandise can be pre-ordered (deadline March 20) and will be available at packet pick-up. Pricing tiers apply for races and campsite reservations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.