Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

BACK FOR OUR 3RD YEAR!

June 26 - 28 2026 | Alma, Colorado | Elevation: 10,600 ft

Get ready for a weekend of epic outdoor adventure at 10,600 feet in beautiful Alma, Colorado—the highest incorporated town in North America! Whether you love mountain biking, trail running, off-road duathlon, or simply camping under the stars, our grassroots dirt festival has something for everyone.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS!

• Free Kids' Bike & Run Races (ages 12 & under) - Friday, June 26 1:00 PM Alma Town Park
• Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 27)
• OFF-Road Duathlon -Run + Bike (Saturday, June 27)
• Trail Running (Sunday, June 28)

Love to run with your four-legged training partner? Leashed dogs are welcome in our Sunday Trail 10K—sign up for our special Doggie Division and hit the trails together.

THE COURSES
Our courses feature a fun mix of single-track, forest service roads, and graded county roads. Each loop includes:
✔️ Two big climbs
✔️ Fast, fun descents
✔️ Classic high-country terrain

 
WHAT TO EXPECT

With the Dirt Festival, you can expect a fabulous grassroots race hosted by the Alma Foundation and the Town of Alma, Colorado—one of those rare mountain communities where local pride, volunteer spirit, and genuine hospitality turn a race weekend into a shared celebration.

Camp at the start line in a pristine alpine meadow framed by 14,000-foot peaks and put your endurance and grit to the test on our demanding mountain bike and trail run courses. Prefer to focus on one discipline at a time? Ride on Saturday, run on Sunday—your weekend, your challenge.

Discounted Camping: Athletes get 50% off camping with race entry. Camping opens Thursday morning, but early arrival is welcome with a camping pass (email us in advance!).

Please bring your own water and camping essentials to be a comfy, happy camper. Porta Potties will be available in the meadow.

Race Categories & Awards:
Overall Awards: Top Men, Women & Non-Binary in each race format
Age Group Awards:

• U23
• 24-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+

High School & Middle School Divisions

We have added a new age division based on parent feedback. 

• Middle Schools Athletes (male and female ages 11-14
• High School Athletes 15 - 18

We’re excited to bring these back after a huge success in 2025!
Parents & Coaches: Want to race alongside your young athlete? You can jump into the High School/Middle School wave for free! Just email us after your athlete registers, and we’ll send you a free entry code.

 
Volunteers Needed – Earn Discounted Race Entry OR FREE Camping!
Volunteer Sign UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CAEAB2AA1F58-61885436-alma#/

2025 RESULTS: Race Results - Race in the Clouds - ITS YOUR RACE

See you in the clouds!

The Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026 brings an exciting Ultra, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 35.4K, 9.8K, 10K to Alma, Colorado on June 25, 2026. Don't miss this beautiful event!