Vermejo Charcoal Burner
About this race
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participant Guide
Long - 99m 8:00am
Medium - 66m 9:00am
Short - 41m 9:15am
Run - 13.6m 9:30am
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.
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.
Race Categories: Gravel BikeLong 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
Women Under 40 / Women 40+, Men under 40/ Men 40+
Gravel Run Route13.1 mi. / 21 km - Women / Women 40+, Men / Men 40+
Packet Pickup/ Check-in - Saturday May 16thRun 6:00am -8:30am
Ride 6:00am - 8:30am
Onsite Registration - CASH OR CHECK ONLYRun 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 41mile distance. Riders are not eligible for podiums.
The Vermejo Charcoal Burner brings an exciting Ultra, 21.7K to Raton, New Mexico on May 20, 2023. Don't miss this beautiful event!
Pick your distance
Gravel biking
Gravel Race - 66 Mile
A 66 mile supported Gravel Race. NO AERO BARS ALLOWED
Gravel Race - 35 Mile
A 35 mile supported Gravel Race. NO AERO BARS ALLOWED
Gravel eBike - 66 Mile
A 66 mile supported Gravel Race. Class 1 &3 Pedal Assist eBikes only NO AERO BARS ALLOWED
Gravel eBike - 35Mile
A 35 mile supported Gravel Race. Class 1 &3 Pedal Assist eBikes only NO AERO BARS ALLOWED
Trail running
Gravel Run - 35 Mile Ultra
A 35 Mile supported Running event on gravel roads.
Gravel Run - 13.5 Mile
A 13.5 Mile supported Running event on gravel roads.
About Raton
Vermejo Charcoal Burner takes place in Raton, New Mexico, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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