Join hundreds of runners and cyclists on May 16th, 2026 for this year's Charcoal Burner event at the sprawling Vermejo Park Ranch near Raton, where you can tackle a beautiful 13.6-mile half marathon at 9:30am or choose from three gravel bike distances (41, 66, or 99 miles with staggered start times). Both events showcase the ranch's 558,000 acres of scenic two-track roads and quality gravel surfaces, start and finish at New Mexico's sole surviving historic charcoal ovens, and offer age-group awards plus cash prizes reaching $800 for top bike riders.