About the race
Desert Rats Trail Running Festival by UTMB brings new trail runners and utra veterans alike an incomparable weekend experience. With 5 unique distances, three days of racing, and indescribable views of the desert - there is something for every runner. Help us celebrate 20 years in 2023!
Discover the Races
This beautiful out and back hits some of the fantastic highlights of the famous Kokopelli Trail including the stunning flowy singletrack of the Western Rim. Runners will be challenged with an epic mesa climb, then rewarded with endless views.
Race DetailsRace Category
Running Stones
3
The race

Distance
62miles
Elevation Gain
6205feet
Start Date
14th April 2023
The 50K follows the marathon course with the bonus miles on the fast and fun Rustlers Loop! It’s definitely worth the extra miles.
Race DetailsRace Category
Running Stones
2
The race

Distance
31miles
Elevation Gain
3640feet
Start Date
15th April 2023
An equally fun and challenging trail marathon on the stunning Kokopelli Loops in the Mack Ridge area. The race is a loop through some of the most beautiful desert terrain in the world, following the rim far above the Colorado River.
Race DetailsRace Category
Running Stones
1
The race

Distance
26.2miles
Elevation Gain
3580feet
Start Date
15th April 2023
The half marathon is a loop with all of the views and rugged desert terrain of the longer courses. It was recognized as one of the most scenic half marathons by Active and fully deserves the title.
Race DetailsRace Category
Running Stones
1
The race

Distance
13.1miles
Elevation Gain
1540feet
Start Date
16th April 2023
The 10K is a lollipop course with 600’ of elevation gain. It’s the best bang for your buck overlooking the narrow canyons and the Colorado River views on Steve’s Loop. Runners will be supported with three fully stocked aid stations.
Race DetailsThe race

Distance
6.2miles
Elevation Gain
600feet
Start Date
16th April 2023
Celebrate 20 Years Running
Join us in celebrating 20 years running the beautiful trails of Fruita, Colorado in 2023. For two decades this race has brought the whole community together for an epic weekend adventure. Whether you're new to trail or an ultra veteran, you will not want to miss the celebration this April.
Endless Views
Located in the high desert of southwestern Colorado, the course sweeps through desert landscape and red slickrock cliff buttes. Run on the edge of cliffs overlooking the Colorado river and venture up into the mesas. From the 100K to the 10K, each course will bring runners breathtaking views.
Weekend Festival
5 unique distances, 3 days of racing and a weekend jampacked with activities for the whole family. This is more than just a race it's truly a trail running festival with something for every runner.
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