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18 Hours of Fruita

Sat May 3, 2025 Directions RaceJoy Ready
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Events

Solo

$234.20 incl. $14.20 Fee 12:00AM MDT - 6:00PM MDT Price increases after January 14, 2025 at 11:59pm MST

2-4 Person

$725.50 incl. $35.50 Fee 12:00AM MDT - 6:00PM MDT Price increases after January 14, 2025 at 11:59pm MST
CLOSED - Email 18 Hours of Fruita to be put on waitlist

5-8 Person

$946 incl. $46 Fee 12:00AM MDT - 6:00PM MDT Price increases after January 14, 2025 at 11:59pm MST

IMPORTANT CAMPING/PARK INFO - PLEASE READ!

Place

Directions – Drive west on I-70 west from Grand Junction to Loma Exit, then north onto Colorado Highway 139 for six miles to Q Road. Go west on Q road for 1.2 miles, turn north onto 11.8 Road for one mile to the park entrance. (970) 858-7208.

Description

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.

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RaceJoy


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Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy

Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!

We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the 18 Hours of Fruita.

Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!

Some key RaceJoy features include:

GPS Progress Alerts

  • Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.

Live GPS Tracking

  • Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.

Send-a-Cheer

  • Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.

Virtual Results (virtual events only)

  • Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
To use RaceJoy, you must carry your phone and activate tracking on the day you complete your race.
View RaceJoy How-To

The Course

Highline Lake State Park


An oasis in the desert, Highline Lake is the recreation epicenter for the Grand Valley with two lakes, lush grass, trails and trees.
No matter the season, Highline Lake State Park is a diverse and welcome retreat. Connected to miles of trails and close to communities, the park makes an ideal base camp for exploring the Grand Junction area. Whether passing through on mountain bikes, or as an end destination, the park welcomes campers, anglers, families and groups.

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Directions

Directions – Drive west on I-70 west from Grand Junction to Loma Exit, then north onto Colorado Highway 139 for six miles to Q Road. Go west on Q road for 1.2 miles, turn north onto 11.8 Road for one mile to the park entrance. (970) 858-7208.

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