Vermejo Charcoal Burner

🚴‍♂️ IMPORTANT RACE DAY START TIME INFORMATION

Long - 99m: 8:00am
Medium - 66m: 9:00am
Short - 41m: 9:15am
Run - 13.6m: 9:30am

🏞️ Race Overview

Vermejo is excited to announce the Third Annual Charcoal Burner Gravel Ride and Run, set for May 16th, 2026. Join us for an incredible experience at Vermejo Park Ranch, an expansive 558,000-acre property in the Southern Rockies, featuring closed private roads amidst the captivating wildlife.

For gravel bike enthusiasts, choose from our unique routes covering a variety of distances, or customize your ride to fit your preferred challenge. Runners can take on the half marathon, a 13.4-mile course through the scenic beauty of Vermejo Park Ranch.

🚵 Course Details

The courses feature:

• Two-track ranch roads: Explore the ranch in its natural setting.
• Rural dirt roads: Experience the rustic charm of the area.
• Well-maintained gravel roads: Enjoy safe and smooth rides.
• Strategic aid stations: Stay supported throughout your journey.

🏁 Race Categories

🚴‍♂️ Gravel Bike

Long 99 miles Route

Payout: Top 5 overall men/women (combined min $4200): 1st $800 | 2nd $600 | 3rd $400 | 4th $200 | 5th $100

Podiums: Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40 / Men 40+

Medium 66 miles Route

Podiums: Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40 / Men 40+

Short 41 miles - eBikes Permitted (see restrictions below) Route

Podiums: Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40 / Men 40+

🏃‍♂️ Gravel Run Route

13.1 mi. / 21 km - Women / Women 40+, Men / Men 40+

📅 Packet Pickup/Check-in

Run: 6:00am - 8:30am

Ride: 6:00am - 8:30am

💵 Onsite Registration

Run: 6:00am - 8:30am

Ride: 6:00am - 8:30am

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the remote nature of Vermejo, cellular coverage is extremely limited. We HIGHLY recommend downloading the course map for offline usage.

🚲 eBikes

Class 1 and 3 eBikes are permitted in the 41-mile distance. Riders are not eligible for podiums.

🌐 More Information

For further details, visit the official race page: Vermejo Charcoal Burner.