Rat Race

Crystal Merrill

ABOUT THE RACE

Our 8th annual RAT Race will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2026

The RAT Race is a fun and challenging xc/endurance mountain bike race on flowy singletrack, encompassing the best trails at RAT trails. The RAT Race is hosted by Ridgway Area Trails, a chapter of Colorado Plateau Mountain Bike Trail Association (COPMOBA), a 501c3 nonprofit organization that advocates for mountain biking in western Colorado by building and maintaining sustainable singletrack.

REGISTRATION | Rider & Course Info | FAQ

Registration INFORMATION

2026 Registration Fees

Online Advanced Registration fees: Adults: $90 | Juniors: $50
On-site registration fees: Adults: $100 | Juniors: $60
You can register on-site from 5-8 PM on Friday, June 6 or from 6-7 AM on Saturday, June 7.

The race is capped at 200 riders

RIDER & COURSE INFORMATION

The RAT Race offers categories suitable for intermediate and expert-level riders. Whether you're racing to win or just to have a good time, we welcome everyone to come out and join us for a fun day on the trails.

Race Categories:

Open | Men’s & Women’s Division (2 laps)
50+ | Men’s & Women’s Division (2 laps)
Casual | Men’s & Women’s Division (1 lap)
Single Speed | Men’s & Women’s Division (2 laps)
Junior | Men’s & Women’s Division (1 lap)

The race categories for Open, Single Speed or 50+ offers two laps on the course and approx. 35 miles of trail. The Junior and Casual categories offer one lap only with approx. 22 miles of trail. If you would like to ride two laps, please sign up for the Adult/Open division online.

2025 Race Course:

All racers will ride a 5.5 mile starting segment and 3.3 mile finishing segment. Internal course laps are 13.2 miles.

One Lap totals approx. 22 miles
Two Laps totals approx. 35 miles

Race Map:

The 2025 Race Course is available to view here. Please read the course description for detailed information.

Plate Pick up:

Racers can pick up plates and sign-in from 5-8 PM on Friday, June 6 or from 6-7 AM on Saturday, June 7. Details on where to pick up your race plates will be emailed in advance.

Race staging begins at 7:30 AM. The race kicks off at 8 AM. After the race, join us for an after-party and podiums.

Race Results:

Race results are available here: https://my.raceresult.com/344633/live

Race Photos:

Photos from the 2025 RAT Race by Brooke Warren Media can be found here.
Additional photos are available in the gallery below:

THE RAT Race is supported by:

RAT Race FAQ

The RAT Race is typically held on the first Saturday in June every year. The next race will be held on Saturday, June 6.
Lodging resources can be found here.
If you would like to camp, camping may be available in the Ridgway State Park, Ouray KOA as well as National Forest Campgrounds around Ouray, CO.
Parking is available along Palomino Trail Road nearby MTN Lodge Ridgway. Do not park at the main RAT Trailhead.
Online registrations typically go live online March 1 annually!
If space is available, you can sign-up to race just before the race at the staging area from 5-8 PM on Friday or from 6-7 AM on Saturday.
There are various aid stations located at the northernmost part of the course and the midway point. SAR will also be monitoring the course.
Water will be provided at the aid stations but recommended all riders carry enough water for their needs. The weather can be hot and dry in June.
Yes, the time cutoff for two lap racers is 10 AM.
The race is capped to 200 riders.