Friday evening canyon rim run — a festival kickoff on Kokopelli singletrack
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The 10K kicks off the festival weekend with a Friday evening race through the red rock desert. A quick out-and-back along the canyon rim passes the iconic Pizza Overlook, making this the perfect introduction to Kokopelli Trail terrain for newcomers or competitive runners looking to start their festival weekend strong.
Fruita, CO, United StatesApril 10, 2026
Desert RATS Trail Running Festival 10K is a loop trail race in Fruita, CO, United States, held on April 10, 2026. The course covers 5.6 miles, climbs 590 ft, and has a 3h cutoff.


| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 4,688 ft | — |
Crossroads 1 Aid Station | 1.7 | 4,721 ft | — |
Crossroads 2 Aid Station | 4.2 | 4,721 ft | — |
Finish Finish | 5.9 | 4,688 ft | 15h8:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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