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> <ul><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Free Kids&#39; Bike &amp; Run Races (ages 12 &amp; under) - Friday, June 26 1:00 PM Alma Town Park</strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 27)</strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>OFF-Road Duathlon -Run &#43; Bike (Saturday, June 27)</strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Trail Running (Sunday, June 28)</strong></li></ul> <p>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.</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>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.</p> <p><br />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.</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. Porta Potties will be available in the meadow.</p> <p>Race Categories &amp; Awards:<br />Overall Awards: Top Men, Women &amp; Non-Binary in each race format<br />Age Group Awards:</p> <ul><li style="line-height:1">U23</li><li style="line-height:1">24-39</li><li style="line-height:1">40-49</li><li style="line-height:1">50-59</li><li style="line-height:1">60&#43;</li></ul> <p>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 2025!<br /><strong><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></strong></p> <p><strong> </strong><br />Volunteers Needed – Earn Discounted Race Entry OR FREE Camping!<br />Volunteer Sign UP: <a href="https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CAEAB2AA1F58-61885436-alma#/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CAEAB2AA1F58-61885436-alma#/</a></p> <p><strong>2025 RESULTS: Race Results - Race in the Clouds - ITS YOUR RACE</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>See you in the clouds!</p>