Desert RATS Trail Running Festival by UTMB
Apr 8, 2027Fruita, CO100K, 50K +1
7 mi from The Pilgrimage, 3 weeks before The Pilgrimage, registration open
Registration open
The Pilgrimage
- Entry
- $1075
- Aid stations
- 1
- Days to go
- 192
At a glance
- Date
- May 2, 2027
- Location
- Mack, Colorado
- Aid stations
- 1, 1 with crew access
- Registration
- Open, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Build my planAbout this race
A 150-hour timed race with 5 different routes, 55 miles of course, and a unique format. This race will force you to be alone for long stretches in the beautiful high desert of Western Colorado.
Key dates
Registration opens
May 9, 2026
Race day
May 2, 2027
Pricing
Current price
$1075
Final Price
Price progression
Starting Price
$850
Final Price
$1075
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Aid stations
1| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Home Base Aid Station Single aid station at the home base (Fluffle group camp, Rabbit Valley Campground). Hot food made to order. Runners return here after each route. Crew may only assist runners at this location. | 0.00 miles | -- | waterProxima C Endurance FuelCokeGinger Ale+12 |
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