Adventure Fest at 18 Road

Adventure Fest at 18 Road : May 9-10, 2026

Adventure Fest is a weekend outdoor festival held at the North Fruita Desert Trailhead / 18 Road in Fruita, CO. The event includes camping, races, clinics, guided canyoneering, kids’ activities, sponsor booths, and event merchandise. Packet pick-up and merchandise are available at the Fruita community packet area and at the start/finish. Guided canyoneering trips are offered for ages 8 and up.

Races, activities, and logistics

• 50K - Sarlacc Attack mountain bike race
• 50K - The Dirty Edge Gravel race
• Half marathon - Fruita Trail Half Marathon
• 22K - Sarlacc Zippity short course mountain bike race
• Zippity MTB events, kids’ bike races, a women’s gravel clinic, group gravel rides, a glowstick night ride, and awards/raffle

Registration opens October 15, 2025. Entry fees follow early, standard, late, and race-weekend price tiers for different events. A campsite at the start/finish is available for a fee of $50. The event states that entry fees are non-refundable and nontransferable. The published refund policy offers an 85% credit of the registration fee for cancellations 30 days or more before the event; no refunds or credit are given less than 30 days before the event. Credits are valid for 12 months and may be applied to future races. Merchandise ordering deadlines apply for riding apparel. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.