Fruita Trail Half Marathon
Fruita, United States • 10 May 2026
Event overview
The Fruita Trail Half Marathon is a trail race held in the North Fruita Desert near Fruita, Colorado as part of the Adventure Fest weekend. The course is a singleloop of 13.8 miles with almost 1000' of climbing. The loop is run counterclockwise and includes switchbacks, short steep climbs and descents, and multiple sections of flowy singletrack with views of nearby buttes and mesas. The start and finish are at the North Fruita Desert event lot.
Course, services and logistics
Three aid stations are located on course: Chutes and Ladders (3.5 miles), Frontside (7.5 miles), and Western (11.4 miles). Aid stations provide gels, sports drink, water, Skittles, and potato chips; cups are not provided. Radio contact and basic medical materials are available at each aid station. Racers must stay on the designated course; shortcutting can result in disqualification.
Camping is reserved for the event and can be reserved with registration. Each campsite includes a fire ring, concrete picnic table, a 12 by 12 foot tent pad, and graveled parking. Vault toilets are available; there is no water, electricity, or garbage collection service. Entry fees are nontransferable and nonrefundable, with a stated credit/refund policy for cancellations. Finisher dog tag mementos are given at the finish and placers receive age-group cowbell awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.