TransRockies Desert Gravel
📍 Fruita, Colorado, United States
gravelBeginner friendly
Date
24 April 2027
Distance
30 Miles · 50 Miles · 75 Miles · 100 Miles · 125 Miles
Elevation
1,977 m
Difficulty
gravelbeginner friendly
Dirty Dino Gravel Race
Vernal, Utah, United States · 13 June 2026
Difficulty: 4/5 — Very hard
A challenging gravel race featuring three distinct routes scaling up to 98.3 miles through the high mountain terrain of Dinosaurland.
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- 98.3 miles · 58.3 miles · 26.9 miles
- Elevation
- 2,832 m
- Surface
- gravel, tarmac
- Typical W/kg
- 2.5–3.8
Rider fit
Who it's for
Gravel riders looking for a scenic and challenging endurance event with multiple distance options.
Who will struggle
Riders attempting the longest T-Rex route without adequate training for nearly 10,000 feet of climbing.
Training focus
Long aerobic endurance and sustained climbing power.
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FAQs
What are the available route distances?+
Participants can choose from three routes: the T-Rex at 98.3 miles, the Stegosaurus at 58.3 miles, and the Micro-raptor at 26.9 miles.
What is the surface composition of the courses?+
The courses feature a mix of surfaces, with the longest T-Rex route consisting of 75% gravel.
Where is the event venue located?+
The event venue is located at Remember the Maine Park, part way up Dry Fork Canyon in Vernal, Utah.
When does packet pick-up take place?+
Packet pick-up is held on Friday, June 12 from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, with final packet pick-up opening on Saturday, June 13 starting at 6:15 AM.