Last updated June 7, 2026

Event for 2027 has not been confirmed yet… The Fruita Trail Half Marathon 2027 is an integral part of Adventure Fest, a unique multi-sport experience in one of the Best Destinations for Outdoor Athletes – Fruita, Colorado, near Utah’s border, combining MTB (Sarlacc Attack), Gravel (Dirty Edge Gravel), and a Trail running event in a one-weekend festival celebrating backcountry racing. Premier regional event operator Gemini Adventures produces the event and it’s one that we consider to be one of the Best Trail Running Events in the Rockies. This half-marathon course is a fun and exciting loop on flowy singletrack in Fruita, CO. Racers will experience views of buttes, mesas, and landscapes across the Fruita desert as they traverse challenging terrain of short steep hills and beautiful descents. In total, racers will travel 13.8 miles of gorgeous open desert in pristine early-season condition and climb over 1,000′ vertical feet.

The Fruita Trail Half Marathon offers a 13.8-mile loop through the beautiful early-season desert of Fruita, Colorado. The course features smooth, flowing singletrack with about 1000 feet of climbing, peppered with short, steep ascents and descents. The course runs counterclockwise, featuring challenging switchbacks and diverse terrain. To support racers, three aid stations are strategically placed along the route at Chutes and Ladders (3.5 miles), Frontside (7.5 miles), and Western (11.4 miles), offering gels, sports drinks, water, Skittles, and potato chips. However, to promote sustainability, cups will not be provided, and racers should bring their hydration gear.

Adventure Fest is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of the outdoor and adventure community. After crossing the finish line, racers receive finisher’s mementos, and the top three male and female finishers in each age group will earn custom cowbell awards. Placer’s awards and raffle prizes will be distributed around 11:30 am, with the top finishers receiving complimentary entries to next year’s race. The event promises a lively atmosphere with beer, hot food, games, and opportunities to meet new friends or catch up with old ones.

Gemini Adventures, founded in 2003 by passionate runners, cyclists, and adventurers, curates challenging backcountry racing experiences set against mesmerizing landscapes primarily in Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. Their primary events include the Desert RATS Trail Running Festival which is part of the UTMB World Series, and Adventure Fest which includes Sarlacc Attack 50K MTB, Fruita Trail Half Marathon, and Dirty Edge Gravel.