Events
Place
Raton, NM US 87740
Description
RESULTS!
Vermejo Charcoal Burner Participant Guide
IMPORTANT RACE DAY START TIME INFORMATION
To provide a better rider experience, the event start times have changed.
Long - 99m 9:00am
Medium - 66m 9:05am
Short - 41m 9:10am
Run - 13.6m 9:15am
Vermejo is excited to announce the Second Annual Charcoal Burner Gravel Ride and Run, set for May 18th, 2024. 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.
The courses feature two-track ranch roads, rural dirt roads, and well-maintained gravel roads. Aid stations strategically placed along the routes will ensure your needs are met, with support provided for both the gravel ride and the half marathon.
Embark on this extraordinary journey, starting and ending at the only remaining historic charcoal ovens in New Mexico. Embrace the burn, and we look forward to welcoming you in May for a day of exhilarating races against the stunning backdrop of Vermejo Park Ranch.
CAMPING SPOTS ARE COMPLETELY FILLED. UNLESS YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED A CAMPING SPOT YOU WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO CAMP BEFORE OR AFTER THE EVENT. THIS INCLUDED CAR CAMPING.
Race Categories:
Gravel Bike
Long 99 miles
Payout top 5 overall men/women (combined min $3000) 1st $500 | 2nd $400 | 3rd $300 | 4th $200 | 5th $100
Podiums: Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
Medium 66 miles
Podiums Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
Short 41 miles - eBikes Permitted (see restrictions below)
Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
Gravel Run
13.1 mi. / 21 km - Women / Women 40+, Men / Men 40+
Packet Pickup/ Check-in - Saturday May 18th
Run 7:00am -8:30am
Ride 7:00am - 8:30am
Onsite Registration - CASH OR CHECK ONLY
Run 7:00am - 8:30am
Ride 7:00am - 8:30am
Course Map
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 41mile distance. Riders are not eligible for podiums.
Race Contact Info
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DIRECTIONS
Driving directions from Raton, NM
DO NOT RELY ON GOOGLE/APPLE MAPS!