18 Hours of Fruita
18 Hours of Fruita is a mountain bike race on May 1, 2027 in Loma, CO, with entry fees from $180 to $950.
- Date
- May 1, 2027 (269 days to go)
- Price
- $180–$950
- Sport
- Mountain Bike
From the Organizer
One of the most beloved endurance events on the western slope. With a fast and fun singletrack lap located within the “posh environs” of Highline Lake State Park, with its green grass and warm showers, makes this a great race to kick off the season.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
72°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
16%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fruita, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Loma, CO
City Elevation
4,561 ft
Nearest Airport
GJT
Grand Junction Regional Airport · 17 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
Mountain biking takes place on singletrack and natural terrain where reading the trail matters as much as fitness — cornering, braking, and instinct on dirt are skills that only come from time in the saddle.
Events range from beginner-friendly cross-country races to technical enduros.
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike races take place on singletrack trails and natural terrain — dirt, roots, rocks, and forest roads. Mountain biking rewards skill as much as fitness.
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18 Hours of Fruita
May 1, 2027