Unleash your adventurous spirit in the high desert of Western Colorado at the Gemini Adventures Fruita Adventure Fest on May 9-10, 2026. This action-packed weekend is a true celebration of backcountry sport, offering three distinct and thrilling challenges: the scenic Fruita Trail Half Marathon, the rugged Sarlacc Attack 50K Mountain Bike Race, and the epic Dirty Edge 50K Gravel Bike Race. Set against the stunning red rock backdrop of the North Fruita Desert and the legendary 18 Road trail system, each event delivers a perfect blend of demanding climbs, flowy singletrack, and breathtaking canyon views that define early-season racing in Colorado. More than just individual races, the festival fosters a vibrant community atmosphere, featuring a free women's gravel clinic, group rides, and optional add-ons like canyoneering adventures in the nearby Colorado National Monument. Organized by the experienced team at Gemini Adventures, the event emphasizes that "competition makes us faster, and collaboration makes us better," creating an environment that is as supportive as it is challenging. Whether you're a seasoned ultra-runner, a gritty mountain biker, or a gravel enthusiast seeking an epic course, this festival provides the ultimate playground to test your limits. It's the perfect way to kick off your season with a dose of desert sun, legendary trails, and unforgettable camaraderie in one of the American West's most iconic adventure hubs.
Races Offered
Sarlacc Attack 50K MTB
May 09, 2026
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Zippity 22K MTB
May 09, 2026
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22K
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Fruita Trail Half
May 10, 2026
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22.2K
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The Dirty Edge Gravel
May 10, 2026
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50K
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Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Fruita.
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat10.7° / 26.3°
wb_sunny6.7° / 21.1°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air10.4 /
water_drop27.5%
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
thermostat10.7° / 26.3°
wb_sunny6.7° / 21.1°
air10.4 km/h
water_drop27.5%
About Fruita
Fruita is a town in the Northwestern part of the Rocky Mountains state of Colorado near Grand Junction. Fruita is perhaps most famous for its dinosaurs and as the Western portal to Colorado National Monument. Fruita is also the westernmost town in the Grand Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), a part of Colorado's Wine Country.
