Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival

Alma, United States • 27 Jun 2026

Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026

The Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival is a multi-sport outdoor event held in Alma, Colorado in 2026. The festival base is Alma Cemetery Meadow, at about 10,600 ft elevation and roughly half a mile from downtown Alma. The event program includes mountain biking, trail running, an off-road duathlon, youth races, and weekend camping.

Distances and event formats

  • 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 + bike)
  • High School / Middle School Long Course (13 miles)
  • High School / Middle School Short Course (6.1 miles)
  • Trail 1/2 Marathon
  • Trail 10K
  • Weekend Camping

Course, camping and event details

Courses combine single-track, forest service roads, and graded county roads. Each loop is described as including two big climbs, fast descents, and classic high-country terrain. The festival offers awards for overall finishers (top men, women, and non-binary) and age-group awards in U23, 24-49, 50-59, and 60+. High school and middle school divisions are included.

Camping is at the start/finish meadow with dispersed sites, porta-potties, and trash containers. Athletes receive a 50% camping discount with race entry and camping opens Friday. Free kids' bike and run races are scheduled for ages 12 and under at Town Park. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. 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

Event overview The Silverheels Trail Runs take place July 10-11, 2026, with start/finish operations based at the Como Roundhouse in Como, CO. Distances offered include: 100-Mile 100k 50-Mile 60k 19-Mile 10-Mile Runner capacity is limited:..

The Summit 200 is a 200 mile single loop ultramarathon around Summit County Colorado, climbing above 9,000 feet through alpine trails. With 40,000 feet of gain and just 100 spots, this high altitude test rewards experienced 100 mile finishe..

Event overview The Sheep Mountain Trail Runs is the 12th annual event held in Fairplay, Colorado, with the Start/Finish at the Town of Fairplay Beach. The race has a runner capacity of 300 and a time limit of 16 hours. The course sits at an..

Run the Rockies Trail Race in Frisco, Colorado offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances on the scenic Frisco Peninsula trails, with views of Dillon Reservoir and the Ten Mile Range. The start and finish are at the Frisco Nordic Center. T..