Schedule of Events

When the dinosaurs rise early and the gravel gets real.

Here’s everything you need to know to plan your Desert Gravel race weekend. From check-in to the finish line beer, this is how we roll in Fruita. All times are subject to minor adjustments—watch your email and our social channels for updates as we get closer to race day.

* Schedule subject to change

Friday, April 24, 2026

Check in. Package pick up. Meet up.

Venue: Civic Center Park, Fruita, Colorado
(Corner of Peach St. & Ottley Ave)

2:00 PM – Rider Arrival & Camping Check-In Opens
Old Fruita Middle School (just two blocks from start/finish)
2:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Packet Pickup
Civic Pavilion Park – Registration Tent
Beat the lines and grab your swag early!
6:00 PM – Opening Ceremonies and ChillVille Beer Garden

Saturday, April 25, 2026 – Race Day

All events start and finish at Civic Center Park
(Unless otherwise noted)

6:30 AM – Final Check-In & Staging Opens
7:00 AM – Utahraptor 125-Mile Start
7:30 AM – Triceratops 100-Mile Start
8:00 AM – Stegosaurus 75-Mile Start
9:00 AM – Pterodactyl 50-Mile & Fruitadens 30-Mile Startood & Beverage Vendors, Kids Fun Ride, Local Artisans and Expo)
11:00 - 3:30 PM - Riders Cross the Finish Line
5:00 PM - Awards Ceremony & Happy Hour in ChillVille

Post-Race

11:30 AM – 4:30 PM – Finish Line Food, Cold Drinks & Celebration
Includes post-race lunch for riders, local music, and high-fives in ChillVille.
(Vegan, veggie, and gluten-free options available.)
3:00 PM (Approx.) – Awards Ceremony in ChillVille
Top 3 in Utahraptor and Triceratops distances

Sunday, April 26, 2026

Pancake Breakfast & Story Swap

8:30 AM – Post-Ride Pancake Breakfast
Come swap stories, refuel, and say your goodbyes in true gravel family style.

Need to switch distances? Have a last-minute question?
Visit the Race Office tent during packet pickup or early on race morning—we’ll get you sorted.

Note: Routes are subject to change at any time for permitting and/or safety.