Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

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Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma CO

Thursday, June 25th, 2026

Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

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

Dog-Friendly Event

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

Special Offer for Parents & Coaches

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.