Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

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Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma CO

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Event Overview

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

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

Dog-Friendly Trail

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:

Climbs: Two big climbs
Descents: Fast, fun descents
Terrain: 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.

Camping Information

Discounted Camping: Athletes get 50% off camping with race entry.
Camping Availability: Camping opens Thursday morning, but early arrival is welcome with a camping pass (email us in advance!).
Essentials: Please bring your own water and camping essentials to be a comfy, happy camper.
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+:

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

Family Participation

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.