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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.

United States Colorado Alma

Race information

Registration
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.
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