Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

BACK FOR OUR 3RD YEAR!

July 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!

✅ Mountain Bike Racing
✅ Trail Running
✅ OFF-Road Duathlon (Run + Bike)
✅ Free Kids' Bike & Run Races (ages 12 & under)
✅ Stunning Meadow Camping
✅ Cold Beer from High Side Brewing
✅ Homemade Post-Race Food
✅ Breathtaking 14,000-ft Mountain Views

 
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

Expect a quirky, grassroots race with:
🏅 Awesome awards
🍲 Homemade post-race food
🍻 Beer from one of our local breweries
🌟 A welcoming mountain community
💨 And yes… a little less air at 10,600 ft!

 
Camping – Right at the Start Line!
Ou Start/Finish Line is in a simply gorgeous meadow just half a mile from downtown Alma—and you can camp there!
🌄 Wake up at the start line
🌅 Watch the sunset over the finish line
🏕️ Dispersed camping with porta-potties and trash containers provided

Discounted Camping: Athletes get 50% off camping with race entry. Camping opens Friday, 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.

 
Family & Dog Friendly
Bring the whole crew!
👧 Free Kids' Bike & Run Races (Friday afternoon at Town Park, ages 12 & under)
🐶 Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome

 
Race Categories & Awards
🏆 Overall Awards: Top Men, Women & Non-Binary in each race format
🏆 Age Group Awards:

U23
24-49
50-59
60+

🏫 High School & Middle School Divisions
We’re excited to bring these back after a huge success in 2024!
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 Free Race Entry!
Love the mountains and want to give back?
We need volunteers to help make this event happen. Volunteers get:
✔️ Free entry to the 2025 event or a future Alma Foundation event
✔️ Free camping
Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up

Questions or need your free race/camping code?
Contact Liz at raceintheclouds@gmail.com

 
See you in the clouds!