Vermejo Charcoal Burner

Vermejo Charcoal Burner

The Vermejo Charcoal Burner takes place on May 16, 2026 at Vermejo Park Ranch near Raton, New Mexico. The event is set on closed private roads across a large ranch property and includes supported gravel rides and a supported gravel half marathon. The courses use two-track ranch roads, rural dirt roads, and well maintained gravel roads. Start and finish are at the historic charcoal ovens in New Mexico.

Available distances:

• 99 miles - supported gravel ride, no aero bars allowed
• 66 miles - supported gravel ride, no aero bars allowed
• 41 miles - supported gravel ride, no aero bars allowed; Class 1 and 3 eBikes permitted
• 13.1 miles - supported gravel half marathon

Aid stations are placed along the routes and event support is provided for both the gravel rides and the half marathon. Registration opens December 1, 2025 and closes January 1, 2026; fees listed for rides and run range from $80 to $100. For the 99 mile ride there is a combined top five overall payout for men and women with a minimum total of $4,200 and individual prizes for first through fifth place. Podium categories are offered by gender and age group for several distances. Cellular coverage on site is extremely limited; participants should prepare to use offline course maps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.