Adventure Fest at 18 Road
Fruita, United States • 9-10 May 2026
Event details
Adventure Fest at 18 Road takes place May 9-10, 2026 at the North Fruita Desert Trailhead in Fruita, CO. The weekend includes camping at the start/finish area and packet pick-up on Friday evening at the Fruita Community Center. Registration closes May 7. Merchandise will be available at packet pick-up; riding apparel must be ordered before March 20 for pickup on race day. Campsite fee at the start/finish is $50.
Races and activities
- Sarlacc Attack 50K (mountain bike)
- Sarlacc Zippity 22K (mountain bike)
- Fruita Trail Half Marathon
- Dirty Edge Gravel 50K
The festival also features additional bike events (including a Zippity MTB race and a duo relay), a women’s gravel clinic, a group gravel ride and guided canyoneering trips open to ages 8 and up. Kids’ events include a balance bike race for very young children and a beginner mountain bike race for ages 4-8. There are awards and an evening community program at the campground. Entry fees vary by event and registration date; entry is non-refundable and nontransferable. Refunds are issued as credits 30 days or more before the event (85% credit of the registration fee, excluding platform fees); less than 30 days prior, no refunds or credit are given. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.