Moab Fondo Fest 2026

Moab Fondo Fest 2026

Presented by TransRockies Race Series
Gravel Mixed Surface
Moab, UT
May 2–3, 2026
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About This Event

The two-day festival offers riders a choice between two distinct routes showcasing Moab’s diverse terrain. The Gran Fondo follows the 63-mile La Sal Mountain Loop Road with 5,500 feet of elevation gain, tracing the Colorado River before climbing into the La Sal Mountains through scenic Castle Valley. The route delivers panoramic views of 12,000+ foot peaks towering over red rock valleys before returning via Spanish Valley Drive.

The Gravel Fondo explores 50 miles of Moab’s backcountry along rugged Gemini Bridges Road, passing the iconic Gooney Bird rock formation and climbing to Highway 313 for sweeping Canyonlands vistas. The route continues along Dubinky Well Road with challenging desert terrain, meandering south along Mill Canyon’s base before returning to the start at Bar M.

Both events feature mass starts with professional timing and welcome cyclists from beginners to experts. Aid stations support riders throughout each route, and post-ride festivities provide opportunity to connect with fellow participants. The festival atmosphere balances competitive timing with the adventure-focused culture that defines TransRockies events.

The Gran Fondo combines challenging climbs with rolling hills and flat stretches, while the gravel route tests riders on technical desert terrain. Each route delivers signature Moab scenery—towering red rock formations, deep canyons, and expansive high desert views that make this region legendary among outdoor enthusiasts.

As part of the broader TransRockies Race Series spanning road cycling, mountain biking, trail running, and gravel events across North America’s most spectacular destinations, the festival emphasizes both fitness and camaraderie. The event promises challenging terrain wrapped in the supportive community atmosphere that veteran TransRockies participants consistently praise.

TransRockies Race Series

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The TransRockies Race Series is a unique multi-sport event series spanning Road cycling, MTB, and Trail events throughout North America.  Many of their events are multi-day, and all take place in spectacular destinations. It currently features 10 events over nearly 40 days annually across Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Utah. TransRockies Events feature best-in-class participant support and a fun social atmosphere. TransRockies Race Series has been operating challenging and unique endurance events since 2002. Starting with the TransRockies Challenge mountain bike stage race in 2002, it added the TransRockies Run trail running stage race in Colorado in 2007. The TransRockies Run, a multi-day, point-to-point trail running race that invites runners to challenge themselves on the rugged trails of the Colorado Rockies, has become one of their most popular offerings. Participants cover distances ranging from 120 to 200 miles over the course of several days, surrounded by breathtaking scenery.

TransRockies Race Series sets itself apart as an event producer by its geographic coverage and the quality and uniqueness of the single and multi-day events it runs. The series is also known for the Moab Rocks Mountain Bike Stage Race, which combines classic Moab single track with slickrock and magnificent desert scenery, offering a fun and challenging experience for mountain biking enthusiasts. With a focus on providing a unique race experience, the TransRockies Race Series has become a staple in the endurance racing community, attracting athletes from all over who seek adventure, camaraderie, and the satisfaction of completing a demanding physical challenge.

The TransRockies Race Series currently operates ten events over 40 days annually in Alberta, British Columbia, Colorado, and Utah. Strambecco covers several of their events, including Moab Run the Rocks, Moab Rocks, Moab Fondo Fest, which includes the Gran Fondo Moab and Gravel Fondo Moab, Golden Rush, Gran Fondo Badlands, TransRockies Single Track-6, TransRockies Run, TransRockies Gravel Royale, TranSelkirks Run, and the Golden Ultra.

We consider their races and events to be some of the best out there and have been featured in a handful of our popular ‘Best’ articles, including the best road cycling race events in the Southwest, the best MTB race events in the Southwest, the best gravel cycling race events in the Rockies, the best Mountain Bike Events in the Northwest, and the best cycling race events in all of Canada.

 

 

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