About the Adventure Fest
Adventure Fest is a weekend-long celebration of outdoor adventure for individuals and families of all experience levels. In a sport where much of the time is spent solo, this is an opportunity to come together, share experiences, and connect with the adventure community.
Held at the North Fruita Desert Trailhead in Fruita, CO, the festival offers camping, exciting races, clinics, and activities for all ages.
Weekend Highlights
Friday Night:
Packet pick-up at the Fruita Rec Center, plus Adventure Fest merchandise, sponsor booths, and community connections.
Saturday:
Sarlacc Attack 50K & Sarlacc Zippity 22K mountain bike races—flowy singletrack, epic climbs, and breathtaking desert views.
Guided canyoneering trip (ages 8+), featuring rappelling and slot canyon exploration with Glenwood Climbing Guides.
Women’s gravel clinic with a professional rider, followed by the Dirty Edge shakeout ride open to all.
Kids' races: A Balance Bike Race for ages 4 & under and a Beginner Kids’ MTB Race for ages 4-8.
Bonfire Awards & Beer at the campground, followed by the Desert Disco Glowstick Parade, an easy-flow night ride perfect for all ages.
Sunday:
Fruita Trail Half Marathon and Dirty Edge Gravel 50K, two of the region’s most scenic and rewarding endurance races.
Guided canyoneering trip (ages 8+), featuring rappelling and slot canyon exploration with Glenwood Climbing Guides.
Pack up, say goodbye, and leave with unforgettable memories!
Whether you're racing, riding, learning a new skill, or just soaking in the adventure vibe, Adventure Fest is the ultimate weekend escape in Fruita’s legendary outdoor playground.
Friday:
5:00 pm-7:00 pm – Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration at Fruita Community Center
Saturday:
7:15 am-8:15 am – Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up @ start/finish
8:30 am – Sarlaac Attack 50K start
8:40 am - FREE Kids Mountain Bike Race (open to kids 4-8 on two wheel bike)
9:00 am - Canyoneering with Glenwood Mountain Guides @ start/finish
9:30 am - Sarlacc 22K Short Course start
9:40 am - Free Balance Bike Race (open to kids 4 and under)
10:00 am – Women's Gravel Clinic
11:00 am - Group Gravel Ride
12:00 pm - Cut-off for Sarlacc- Bruncher award
12:30 pm – Cut-off for Sarlacc MTB Aid Station
1:30 pm – Cut-off for Sarlacc Attack- Mesa Aid Station
3:30 pm – Cut-off for Sarlacc Attack- Luncher award
4:30 pm – Cut-off for Sarlacc Attack unofficial finishes
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Camp Trivia: Beer and Prizes @ start/finish
8:00 pm - 8:30 - Bonfire Awards
8:45 pm - Desert Disco Glowstick Parade
10:00 pm - Quiet Hours
Sunday:
7:00 am - 8:15 am – Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up @ start/finish
8:00 am - Canyoneering with Glenwood Mountain Guides @ start/finish
8:30 am – Fruita Trail Half Start
9:00 am - The Dirty Edge Gravel Start
9:15 am - FREE Kid's Race (10 and Under)
11:30 am – Half Marathon & The Dirty Edge Gravel Awards/Raffle – Finish Line
Merchandise
Merchandise will be available for purchase at racer check-in. If you order riding apparel before March 20, it will be ready for pickup on race day. Any orders placed after that date will be shipped directly to your mailing address.
Pricing
Fruita Trail Half/Sarlacc Attack/Dirty Edge
Early (until January 1st):
$105
Standard (until March 14):
$115
Late (until May 4):
$125
Race Weekend:
$135
Zippity MTB race
Early (until January 1st):
$50
Standard (until March 14):
$60
Late (until May 4):
$70
Race Weekend:
$80
Campsite at the Start/Finish:
$50
Entry fee is non-refundable and nontransferable.
Refund Policy:
30 Days or more prior to the Event: 85% credit of registration fee (excluding UltraSignup fees).
Less than 30 days prior to the Event: No refunds or credit given.
Credits may be applied to any future Gemini Adventures race and will be valid for 12 months.
To request credits, log in to your UltraSignup account, and go to Registration History. Select Edit for the event, and scroll to the bottom of the page where Cancel Registration is linked. Follow the prompts.
Event's current local time: 12:17 PM MT
