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 ParkMountain 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: U2324-3940-4950-5960+ High School & Middle School Divisions We have added a new age division based on parent feedback.  Middle Schools Athletes (male and female ages 11-14High 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!