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Vermejo Charcoal Burner 2027
- Date
- Saturday, May 15, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Denver)
- Location
- Raton, New Mexico
- Entry fee
- From $90 · goes up to $115 on Jan 1, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel Ride - Long - 99m | Gravel | May 15, 20277:30 AM | $110$115 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Gravel Ride - Medium - 66m | Gravel | May 15, 20278:00 AM | $100$105 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Gravel Ride - EBIKE - 41m | Gravel | May 15, 20278:15 AM | $90$95 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Gravel Ride - Short - 41m | Gravel | May 15, 20278:15 AM | $90$95 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Gravel Run - 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | May 15, 20278:30 AM | $90$95 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Gravel Ride - Long - 99m: $110 until Jan 1, then $115 until Mar 1, then $120 until May 2.
- Gravel Ride - Medium - 66m: $100 until Jan 1, then $105 until Mar 1, then $110 until May 2.
- Gravel Ride - EBIKE - 41m and Gravel Run - 1/2 Marathon: $90 until Jan 1, then $95 until Mar 1, then $100 until May 2.
- Gravel Ride - Short - 41m: $90 until Jan 1, then $95 until Mar 1, then $110 until May 2.
Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:50 AM, and the Gravel Ride - Long - 99m starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 7,800 feet above sea level, high enough that most athletes from lower ground race noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Vermejo, Raton, NM 87740
- Directions to the start
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
- Course map on Ride with GPS
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Gravel Ride - Short - 41m
104
finishers
4:00:58
median (5:53 /mi)
2:29:29
winning time
32% / 68%
women / men
Gravel Ride - Medium - 66m
84
finishers
5:57:10
median (5:25 /mi)
3:59:03
winning time
18% / 82%
women / men
Gravel Run - 1/2 Marathon
38
finishers
3:01:38
median (13:51 /mi)
1:38:17
winning time
53% / 47%
women / men
Aggregated from official results for Vermejo Charcoal Burner. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Vermejo Charcoal Burner?
At the 2026 Gravel Ride - Short - 41m, the fastest tenth finished in 3:06:52 or better, the top quarter in 3:26:38, and half the field in 4:00:58; the last tenth came in after 5:28:01.
At the 2026 Gravel Ride - Medium - 66m, the fastest tenth finished in 4:51:48 or better, the top quarter in 5:18:12, and half the field in 5:57:10; the last tenth came in after 7:34:04.
At the 2026 Gravel Run - 1/2 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:06:45 or better, the top quarter in 2:24:25, and half the field in 3:01:38; the last tenth came in after 3:58:48.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 4:08:44 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 4:45:53 | 3:25:19 |
| 50-59 | 4:00:23 | 3:00:51 |
| 60-69 | 3:52:37 | 3:15:46 |
| 70+ | n/a | 5:01:59 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2025.
260
2025
268
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Vermejo Charcoal Burner Gravel year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 110 to 104 finishers, and the median time rose from 3:58:46 to 4:00:58.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 104 (-5%) | 4:00:58 | under 3:06:52 | 2:29:29 |
| 2025 | 110 | 3:58:46 | under 3:08:27 | 2:33:24 |
From each year's official results for the Gravel; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around May 15 the day usually runs from 41°F at dawn to 69°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 33°F and hot years reach 77°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Vermejo Charcoal Burner cover on their registration page, in brief.
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Accommodations
Vermejo. Vermejo is excited to offer 2025 Charcoal Burner riders and runners the opportunity to enjoy discounted guest packages before and during the event. This is your chance to experience elevated hospitality, including guest…
Race details
- Where
- Vermejo, Raton, NM 87740Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 7,800 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- Gravel, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (May 15, 2027), 2026 (May 16, 2026), 2025 (May 17, 2025), 2024 (May 18, 2024), 2023 (May 20, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Vermejo Charcoal Burner?
- Saturday, May 15, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $90 before processing fees, and rises to $115 on Jan 1, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes May 2, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances are offered?
- Gravel, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 104 athletes finished the Gravel Ride - Short - 41m; the median finish was 4:00:58 and the winner finished in 2:29:29.
- Where does it start?
- Vermejo, Raton, NM 87740.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Ride with GPS; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
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 Fifth Annual Charcoal Burner Gravel Ride and Run, set for May 15th, 2027. 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.