Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2027

Alma, CO

Thu, Jun 24, 2027

In 357 days · Thu, Jun 24, 2027

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When

Thursday, June 24th, 2027

Where

Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma CO

Distances

Marathon · Half · 10K · 1 Mile

About this race

Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2027

June 25 - 27 2027 | 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 25 1:00 PM Alma Town Park
Mountain Bike Racing: Saturday, June 26
OFF-Road Duathlon: Run + Bike (Saturday, June 26)
Trail Running: Sunday, June 27

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.

Camping: Camp at the start line in a pristine alpine meadow framed by 14,000-foot peaks.
Discounted Camping: Athletes get 50% off camping with race entry.
Essentials: Please bring your own water and camping essentials.
Facilities: 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 School Athletes: Male and female ages 11-14
High School Athletes: Ages 15 - 18

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.