Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival

Alma, United States • 27 Jun 2026

Event details

Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026 is a weekend outdoor event in Alma, Colorado, held at Alma Cemetery Meadow (Alma, CO 80420). The festival includes multiple race formats and a separate camping option. Distances and event types listed by the organizer include:

  • 40 Mile -ish Mountain Bike
  • 26 Mile -ish Mountain Bike
  • NEW 26 Mile Mountain Bike Relay (Teams of Two)
  • 13 Mile Mountain Bike
  • Off Road Duathlon (Run/Ride)
  • Highschool/Middle School Long Course - 13 miles
  • Highschool/Middle School Short Course - 6.1 miles
  • Trail 1/2 Marathon
  • Trail 10K
  • Weekend Camping

Courses, logistics and categories

Courses combine single-track, forest service roads, and graded county roads. Each loop includes two large climbs and downhill sections, described by the organizer as typical high-country terrain. The event elevation is listed as 10,600 ft. The start/finish area is located in a meadow about half a mile from downtown Alma, and dispersed camping is available at the start area with porta-potties and trash containers provided. Athletes receive a discounted camping rate with race entry; campers are asked to bring their own water and camping supplies.

There are free kids' bike and run races for ages 12 and under, and high school and middle school divisions. Overall awards are given to top Men, Women and Non-Binary competitors, with age-group awards (U23, 24-49, 50-59, 60+). Volunteers are offered free future event entry and free camping. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Trail 1/2 Marathon
13 mi
Highschool/middle School Long Course (13 Miles)
6 mi
Highschool/middle School Shirt Course (6.1 Miles)
10 km
Trail 10k
40 Mile -Ish Mountain Bike
Off Road Duathlon (run/ride)
13 Mile Mountain Bike
26 Mile -Ish Mountain Bike
26 Mile Mountain Bike Relay (teams of Two)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

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