Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026
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Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

Alma, Colorado, United States
Jun 25, 2026 – Jun 28, 2026
Mountain biking

About the Event

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!

Races Offered

Mountain biking

40 Mile -ish Mountain Bike

Jun 25, 2026 Ultra 07:00
$125.00
Open

26 Mile -ish Mountain Bike

Jun 25, 2026 Marathon 07:00
$105.00
Open

NEW 26 Mile Mountain Bike Relay (Teams of Two)

One Lap of our beautiful challenging course

Jun 25, 2026 Half-Marathon 07:00
$85.00
Open

13 Mile Mountain Bike

Jun 25, 2026 Half-Marathon 07:00
$75.00
Open

Highschool/Middle School Long Course (13 miles)

Jun 25, 2026 Half-Marathon 07:00
$10.00
Open

Highschool/Middle School Short Course (6.1miles)

Jun 25, 2026 9.8K 07:00
$10.00
Open

Duathlon

Off Road Duathlon (Run/Ride)

Jun 25, 2026 35.4K 07:00
$140.00
Open

Trail running

Trail 1/2 Marathon

Jun 25, 2026 Half-Marathon 07:00
$65.00
Open

Trail 10K

Jun 25, 2026 10K 07:00
$50.00
Open

About Alma

Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026 takes place in Alma, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.

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