Vermejo Charcoal Burner
- Date
- May 16, 2026
- Location
- Vermejo, Raton, NM
- Distance
- Gravel Ride - Long - 99m · Gravel Ride - Medium - 66m · Gravel Ride - Short - 41m & more
From the Organizer
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 Forth 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 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
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 - Saturday May 16th
Run 6:00am -8:30am
Ride 6:00am - 8:30am
Onsite Registration - CASH OR CHECK ONLY
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 41mile distance. Riders are not eligible for podiums.
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Vermejo Charcoal Burner?
- Vermejo Charcoal Burner is a running event held in Raton, NM. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Vermejo Charcoal Burner?
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 in Raton, NM at Vermejo, Raton, NM. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Vermejo Charcoal Burner?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Vermejo Charcoal Burner
May 16, 2026