Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

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! ✅ Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 27) ✅ Trail Running (Sunday, June 28) ✅ OFF-Road Duathlon -Run + Bike (Saturday, June 27) ✅ Free Kids' Bike & Run Races (ages 12 & under) - Friday, June 26 1:00 PM Alma Town Park ✅ 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 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. 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 24-39 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 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. Volunteers Needed – Earn Discounted Race Entry OR FREE Camping! Love the mountains and want to give back? We need volunteers to help make this event happen. Volunteers get: ✔️ Free entry to the 2026 event or a future Alma Foundation event ✔️ Free camping Volunteer signup coming soon. Email Liz at raceintheclouds@gmail.com to get your coupon code. See you in the clouds!