Habanero 40

September 26, 2026 | Trinidad, CO

The 40 mile course at the Rad Dirt Fest is the Habanero – short and spicy! After leaving Trinidad, riders hit the gravel and pass through the stunning Trinidad Lake State Park. After a quick, 2 mile up and down, riders reach Burro Canyon Rd where they begin the big climb: ~1000′ of elevation gain over the course of ~10 miles, reaching the high point of the course at 7,221′. The return trip is a lighting-quick descent, ending back on Main Street in Trinidad.

Course

The Numbers: 

*No Cutoffs for Habanero 40

NOTE: This course incorporates a 2 mile section of more technical gravel, on South Shore Trail, after you come into Trinidad Lake State Park. This includes a few pitchy hills with loose gravel, coupled with mostly smooth gravel.

Aid Stations

Locations:

  • Mile 6.6 Trinidad Lake State Park | Crew Location
    • Day use fee required
  • Mile 23.3 Burro Canyon
  • Mile 40.8 Trinidad Lake State Park

*No Drop Bags for Habanero 40

The Menu:

You can find the following products at all aid stations: Neversecond – Energy Gels, Fuel Bars and Sports Drink mix.

Here’s what you’ll find on course:

  • Assorted snacks & drinks
  • Neversecond Sports Drink – Citrus and Unflavored – 60g CHO / 750ml serving.
  • Neversecond Sports Drink – Citrus and Unflavored – 30g CHO / 750ml serving.
  • Neversecond C30 Energy Gels – A mix of Citrus, Fruit Punch, Passion Fruit, Berry and Orange
  • C30 Fuel Bars – Chocolate & Berry

There is a lot of mixed information when it comes to eating or drinking in the last hour before competition. Taking in some carbohydrate may help because it provides extra fuel that may be needed, especially during longer events. However, it can also result in so called rebound hypoglycemia or reactive hypoglycemia with symptoms of weakness, dizziness and nausea. So, it can have positive as well as negative effects? What should we do? This blog will give you the ins and outs.

Also read: How To Avoid GI Problems

Support Crews & Spectators

We’ll provide fully stocked aid stations to make sure you’re fueled and hydrated. However, if your crew wants to support, you can receive support at select aid stations. Make sure to have someone on speed dial to pick you up from one of the official support crew locations in case you need to abandon the race.

Crew Info

40 Mile Crew Location

  • Mile 5.7 & 40 | Trinidad Lake State Park
    • Day use fee required
  • Access: I-25 South to the Starkville Exit — Take CR 69.1 south to CR 18.3 to the south shore entrance

NOTE: Crews are only allowed to provide support at approved crew locations. If riders receive aid outside of official crew locations, they will be disqualified. 

Awards

40-mile awards will be 3 deep in each category:

  • Open Men
  • Open Women
  • Open Non-Binary
  • Para Men
  • Para Women
  • Open E-Bike
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