Desert Rats Trail Running Festival

Fruita, United States • 11-13 Apr 2025

The Desert RATS Trail Running Festival by UTMB offers an exciting weekend of trail running in the stunning landscapes of Fruita, Colorado. With four unique race distances, including 100K, 50K, 21K, and 10K, the festival caters to both novice and experienced runners. Participants can enjoy breathtaking views of the Colorado River and the surrounding desert terrain while competing over three days of racing. The event also features a basecamp festival party and a free kid's race, making it a family-friendly celebration of trail running. Additionally, the festival serves as a dual qualifier for prestigious endurance events, enhancing its appeal to serious athletes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
100 km
2072 m+
100k
50 km
1066 m+
50k
21 km
701 m+
21k
10 km
213 m+
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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