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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, participants can choose from 100K, 50K, 21K, and 10K, catering to both novice and experienced runners. The festival spans three days and features breathtaking views of the Colorado River and surrounding desert terrain. Additionally, the event serves as a dual qualifier for the UTMB World Series Finals and the Western States Endurance Run. Beyond racing, the festival includes a basecamp party and activities for families, making it a comprehensive celebration of trail running. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Fruita

Race information

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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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