Become a volunteer

Being a volunteer for the Desert Rats Trail Running Festival by UTMB® is an exciting experience which will guarantee an extraordinary adventure. As part of an international event, you will meet people from all over the world and help runners reach the finish line.

Come join us and be part of the trail running community. The Desert RATS Trail Festival by UTMB cannot happen without our dedicated and passionate volunteers. For over 20 years, volunteers have helped grow our race into the global destination it has become. You all are truly the essence of this race.

Event Date: April 09-12, 2026

Event Location: Fruita, CO

All volunteers will receive a volunteer shirt, meal(s), and additional perks through our Volunteer Incentive Program. Our 2026 volunteer positions are not finalized yet, and will be closed to event month. Please register below to join our volunteer interest mailing list

If you have any questions, please reach out to desertrats-volunteers@team.utmb.world.

Come join our family! To learn more and register, sign up below.