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Trail Running Festival Desert Rats by UTMB

Trail Running covering 9 km to 100 km with up to 2,050 m D+ in Fruita (Colorado, United States)

LocationFruita, Colorado, United StatesShow on map(39.1589° N, 108.7290° W)
Date & StatusApril 9, 2027 to April 11, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +2,050 m

Trail Running Festival Desert Rats by UTMB is an endurance sporting event in Fruita, Colorado, US focused on Trail Running. It is part of UTMB World Series, UTMB Index Races. Key features include Forest, Nature & Off-Road, Mountain, Multi-Day.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 100K (100 km, +2,050 m D+), 50K (48 km, +1,050 m D+), 21K (21 km, +700 m D+), and 10K (9 km, +200 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 9, 2027 to April 11, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (desertrats.utmb.world).

Official website
Trail Running Festival Desert Rats by UTMB in Fruita (Work: "Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt", Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, License: CC BY 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Western Desert, Sahara Desert, Egypt" · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY 4.0
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Event characteristics

ForestNature & Off-RoadMountainMulti-DayHigh AltitudeDesert

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
100KTrail Running100 km+2,050 m1,150 m - 2,011 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50KTrail Running48 km+1,050 m1,153 m - 1,594 mLoop courseRoute & profile
21KTrail Running21 km+700 m1,156 m - 1,450 mLoop courseRoute & profile
10KTrail Running9 km+200 m1,159 m - 1,243 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
100 km
Elevation gain
+2,050 m D+
Elevation loss
-2,050 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,011 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
4.1 % / 7.4 %
Course format
Loop course
100 km+2,050 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N20406080FS39.1589° N, 108.7290° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,011 m above sea level (+2,050 m D+, -2,050 m D-)

Peak: 2,011 m·at 37.7 km·Ø 4.1 %
1,150 m1,437 m1,724 m2,011 m0 km20 km40 km60 km80 km100 km2,011 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Trail Running Festival Desert Rats by UTMB take place?

Trail Running Festival Desert Rats by UTMB takes place in Fruita, Colorado, US (start area at coordinates 39.1589° N, 108.729° W). The next edition is officially confirmed from April 9, 2027 to April 11, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Trail Running Festival Desert Rats by UTMB?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 100K (100 km, +2,050 m D+), 50K (48 km, +1,050 m D+), 21K (21 km, +700 m D+), and 10K (9 km, +200 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Trail Running Festival Desert Rats by UTMB?

The main competition (100K over 100 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +2,050 m of elevation gain and -2,050 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,011 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Trail Running Festival Desert Rats by UTMB?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (desertrats.utmb.world).