Adventure Fest at 18 Road

Adventure Fest at 18 Road

Adventure Fest is a weekend outdoor festival in Fruita, CO, held at the North Fruita Desert Trailhead on May 9-10, 2026. The event combines trail running, mountain biking, gravel racing, guided canyoneering, clinics, kids activities, and on-site camping.

Featured race distances and formats include:

• 13.8-mile Fruita Trail Half Marathon
• Sarlacc Attack Long Course 50K, 3,400' climb
• Sarlacc Attack Short Course and 22K Zippity
• Dirty Edge Gravel 50K, 2,700' climb

Additional activities include guided canyoneering in Colorado National Monument with Glenwood Climbing Guides for participants age 8 and up, a women's gravel clinic and group ride, and several kids races with age-specific categories. The festival offers community elements such as packet pick-up, merchandise and sponsor booths, awards, and evening camp activities.

Campsites are reserved for the event and include a fire ring, concrete picnic table, 12' x 12' tent pad, and graveled parking. Vault toilets are within walking distance. There is no water, electricity, or onsite garbage collection; campers must bring water, trash bags, and firewood. Each campsite is limited to ten people and two vehicles.

Registration closes May 7 at 11:59 PM MT. Entry fees are non-refundable and nontransferable; a partial credit policy applies for cancellations 30 days or more prior to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.