Vermejo Charcoal Burner
Raton, United States • 15 May 2027
Vermejo Charcoal Burner
The Vermejo Charcoal Burner takes place on May 15, 2027 at Vermejo Park Ranch near Raton, New Mexico. The event offers supported gravel rides and a supported half marathon on private ranch roads within the Vermejo property. Courses use two-track ranch roads, rural dirt roads, and well-maintained gravel roads. Aid stations are placed along the routes and event support is provided for both the gravel rides and the half marathon.
Distances available:
- 99 miles Gravel ride, Long
- 66 miles Gravel ride, Medium
- 41 miles Gravel ride, Short (eBikes permitted for specified class)
- 13.1 miles Gravel run, Half marathon
Equipment and entry details stated by the organizer include a prohibition on aero bars for the gravel rides. Class 1 and Class 3 pedal assist eBikes are permitted on the 41 mile course; riders on eBikes are not eligible for podiums. The 99 mile gravel ride has a combined men and women payout for top 5 overall with a stated minimum total payout of $4,200 and individual prizes for first through fifth. Cellular coverage at Vermejo is extremely limited; the organizer advises participants to prepare for offline use of route maps. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.