4 cycling and running events in Vernal, Utah

The Runtastic Dino is one of the best courses in Utah! Dress up or come ready to get your PR!

We want to invite you, your friends, and family to the 2026 Runtastic Dino! Enjoy the amazing sights and experience of the Dino Run in historic Vernal, UT. Vernal was dubbed Dinosaurland by no mistake, it is home to the largest quarry of prehistoric Jurassic dinosaur bones!

The starting line for the half marathon is at the Top of Dry Fork Canyon where you will enjoy the beautiful, fast, fun downhill course finishing at Uintah High School. The 5K run starts at Maeser Elementary School and ends at Uintah High School. There is something for the whole family to enjoy. For those younger Dino runners, they can enjoy the Kids 1/2 mile that starts at Uintah High School in Vernal.

Don’t let this race go extinct! #rundino

Event Podiums/Awards

• Podium ceremony and prizes awarded to top 3 men & women age groups, non-binary, and para-athletes based on field size.

• Podium recognition for top 3 overall fastest riders on each course distance.

Rider Guide with rules, event schedules and all other details coming soon to utahgravelseries.com

*Schedule and courses are subject to change for all events.

REFUNDS, DEFERRALS & TRANSFERS

NO REFUNDS other than the following exceptions:

• You can purchase an individual event insurance policy when registering to cover a refund if you have a valid reason. Make sure to verify the details of that policy.

• Utah Gravel Series has event cancelation insurance in case of inclement weather that renders the venue unsafe or unusable, or if a natural catastrophe/disaster occurs, in which all participants will receive a full refund.

Email [email protected] with any extenuating circumstances.

TRANSFERS ARE ALLOWED and available through your BikeReg account for a small fee.

NO DEFERRALS to 2027 events. Again, email the event director with any special requests. Things happen, we get it, just tell us and we'll work with you :)