Feel the burn!
We are excited to announce the Third Annual Charcoal Burner Gravel Ride and Run, set for May 17th, 2025. Join us for an incredible experience at Vermejo Park Ranch (Raton, NM), 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 13.1-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.
Course:
Bike:
long - 99 miles
medium - 66 miles
short - 41 miles
Run: - 13.1 Mile
Payout / podium
Long :
Payout Top 5 overall men/women (combined min $4200)
1st $800 | 2nd $600 | 4rd $300 | 4th $200 | 5th $100
Podiums: Under 40 | Over 40
Medium:
Podiums: Under 40 | Over 40
Short:
Podiums: Under 40 | Over 40
Run:
Podiums: Under 40 | Over 40
F.A.Q.
I'm not a racer, can I still ride? Absolutely! This is a 'Gravel Event", open to all rider types, casual riders to seasoned gravel pros. Ride as you see fit!
Is there a cutoff? We have a 6pm cutoff for all riders.
Will there be a preride? Yes will will have a scheduled preride (date to be announced) open to all registered guests. You will also have the option to preride the day before the event.
If I don't participate in the scheduled preride, can we preride before the event weekend? No, Vermejo is on private property and only opened to Vermejo Resort Guests.
Can I register day onsite? Yes, but prices go up. Cash or Check only due to limited cell coverage.
Can we rv/tent/van/car camp? Yes, you must reserve online. Spots are limited! There are no hookup, but portable bathrooms will be provided. No generators allow past quite time (10pm-6:30am).
Can I change my distance after I register? You can change your distance any time before the race. Once the race start, you may not change. If moving to a longer distance, you will need to pay the difference in price.
Will there be support/feed zones? Yes, we will have multiple rest area. You will have the option for a drop bag.
Directions:
DO NOT RELY ON GOOGLE/APPLE MAPS
Driving directions from Raton, NM:
From exit 450 on Interstate 25 in south Raton, turn west on New Mexico State Highway 555/York Canyon Road. (Tractor Supply, Hospital, Holiday Inn Express, NMGF) Continue west on NM 555. You will pass main ranch gates Crow and McCuen at MM 18-18.5. Continue west to the Slick Wire gate between miles 23 and 24 on the north side of the highway. Enter through the green Ranch gate.
Once inside the Ranch gate, you will drive down a ranch graveled road to the race venue/camping, approximately 2.75 miles near the Canadian River.
