Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026 Race Information

<p><strong>BACK FOR OUR 3RD YEAR!</strong></p> <p><strong>June 26 - 28 2026 | Alma, Colorado | Elevation: 10,600 ft</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>EVENT HIGHLIGHTS!</strong></p> <p>✅ Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 27)<br />✅ Trail Running (Sunday, June 28)<br />✅ OFF-Road Duathlon -Run &#43; Bike (Saturday, June 27)<br />✅ Free Kids&#39; Bike &amp; Run Races (ages 12 &amp; under) - Friday, June 26 1:00 PM Alma Town Park<br />✅ Stunning Meadow Camping<br />✅ Cold Beer from High Side Brewing<br />✅ Homemade Post-Race Food<br />✅ Breathtaking 14,000-ft Mountain Views</p> <p> <br /><strong>THE COURSES</strong><br />Our courses feature a fun mix of single-track, forest service roads, and graded county roads. Each loop includes:<br />✔️ Two big climbs<br />✔️ Fast, fun descents<br />✔️ Classic high-country terrain</p> <p> <br /><strong>WHAT TO EXPECT</strong></p> <p><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Expect a quirky, grassroots race with:</span><br />&#x1f3c5; Awesome awards<br />&#x1f372; Homemade post-race food<br />&#x1f37b; Beer from one of our local breweries<br />&#x1f31f; A welcoming mountain community<br />&#x1f4a8; And yes… a little less air at 10,600 ft!</p> <p> <br />Camping – Right at the Start Line!<br />Ou Start/Finish Line is in a simply gorgeous meadow just half a mile from downtown Alma—and you can camp there!<br />&#x1f304; Wake up at the start line<br />&#x1f305; Watch the sunset over the finish line<br />&#x1f3d5;️ Dispersed camping with porta-potties and trash containers provided</p> <p>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!).</p> <p>Please bring your own water and camping essentials to be a comfy, happy camper.</p> <p> <br />Family &amp; Dog Friendly<br />Bring the whole crew!<br />&#x1f467; Free Kids&#39; Bike &amp; Run Races (Friday afternoon at Town Park, ages 12 &amp; under)<br />&#x1f436; Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome</p> <p> <br />Race Categories &amp; Awards<br />&#x1f3c6; Overall Awards: Top Men, Women &amp; Non-Binary in each race format<br />&#x1f3c6; Age Group Awards:</p> <p>U23<br />24-49<br />50-59<br />60&#43;</p> <p>&#x1f3eb; High School &amp; Middle School Divisions</p> <p>We have added a new age division based on parent feedback. </p> <ul><li>Middle Schools Athletes (male and female ages 11-14</li><li>High School Athletes 15 - 18</li></ul> <p><br />We’re excited to bring these back after a huge success in 2024!<br /><em>Parents &amp; 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.</em></p> <p> <br />Volunteers Needed – Earn Free Race Entry!<br />Love the mountains and want to give back?<br />We need volunteers to help make this event happen. Volunteers get:<br />✔️ Free entry to the 2026 event or a future Alma Foundation event<br />✔️ Free camping<br />Sign up here: Volunteer Sign-Up</p> <p>Questions or need your free race/camping code?<br />Contact Liz at raceintheclouds&#64;gmail.com</p> <p> <br />See you in the clouds!</p>