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Adventure Fest

calendar_today 08 May, 2027 – 09 May, 2027

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Adventure Fest

About the Event

Adventure Fest, held on May 8, 2027, invites adventure enthusiasts to Fruita, Colorado for an unforgettable weekend of racing and celebration. Nestled along the Colorado River, this small town offers world-class mountain biking trails and a vibrant community atmosphere. The event takes place at North Fruita Desert Trailhead (18 Road), known for its fast, rolling singletrack that winds through red-rock canyons with sweeping desert vistas.
The festival features various races including the Spring Desert Ultra Run on Saturday morning followed by the Sarlacc 22K MTB Short Course and Dirty Edge Gravel Race. On Sunday, participants can choose from events like the Sarlacc Attack 50K or Fruita Trail Half Marathon, each offering unique challenges in terrain and distance.
Beyond competition, Adventure Fest includes family-friendly activities such as free kids' mountain bike races for ages 4-8 and balance bike races for toddlers. The event also hosts a campfire awards ceremony on Saturday evening and concludes with a glowstick dance party under the stars. With its focus on community spirit and outdoor adventure, this is an ideal gathering place for all levels of athletes to connect and share their love for the outdoors.
Merchandise will be available at packet pickup, but pre-ordering riding apparel before March 20 ensures availability upon arrival.

Races Offered

105K – Two Day Challenge (55K Run/50K MTB)

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 105K

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07:00

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$265.00

Spring Desert Ultra 55K

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 55K

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07:00

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$170.00

Spring Desert Ultra Two Day Challenge

May 08, 2027

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Distance — Spring Desert Ultra Two Day Challenge

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07:00

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$255.00

Dirty Sarlacc – Two Day Challenge (MTB/Gravel)

May 08, 2027

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Distance — Dirty Sarlacc – Two Day Challenge (MTB/Gravel)

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08:00

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$210.00

Sarlacc 22K (SHORT) MTB

May 08, 2027

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Distance — 22K

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08:00

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$70.00

Zippity Half

May 08, 2027

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Distance — Zippity Half

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08:00

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$155.00

Dirty Fruita Half – Two Day Challenge (Gravel/Half)

May 08, 2027

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Distance — Dirty Fruita Half – Two Day Challenge (Gravel/Half)

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08:30

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$210.00

MTB Sarlacc (SHORT) + (LONG) – Two Day Challenge

May 08, 2027

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Distance — MTB Sarlacc (SHORT) + (LONG) – Two Day Challenge

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08:30

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$165.00

Zippity MTB Duo Relay

May 08, 2027

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Distance — Zippity MTB Duo Relay

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09:30

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$110.00

Sarlacc Attack 50K (LONG)

May 09, 2027

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Distance — 50K

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07:00

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$115.00

Fruita Trail Half

May 09, 2027

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Distance — Fruita Trail Half

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07:30

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$105.00

Dirty Edge Gravel Bike

May 09, 2027

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Distance — Dirty Edge Gravel Bike

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08:30

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$115.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Fruita.

thermostat Temperature
9.6° / 24.3°
wb_sunny Feels like
5.9° / 18.9°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
12h 41m
water_drop Avg rainfall
0.7 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
11.3 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
High (6.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
29.1%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:00
nightlight Sunset
20:22

About Fruita

Learn more about the host city, Fruita.

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Fruita is a home rule municipality located in western Mesa County, Colorado, United States. The city population was 13,395 at the 2020 United States census. Fruita is a part of the Grand Junction, Colorado Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies within the Grand Valley. The geography is identified by the bordering Colorado River on the southern edge of the town, the Uncompahgre Plateau known for its pinyon-juniper landscape, and the Book Cliffs range on the northern edge of the Grand Valley. Originally home to the Ute people, farmers settled the town after founder William Pabor in 1884. Ten years later, Fruita was incorporated.

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