Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival
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Event overview
Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2026 is scheduled for June 25-28, 2026 in Alma, Colorado (80420). The event base is Alma Cemetery Meadow. The venue sits at about 10,600 feet elevation and includes mountain bike races, trail running, an off-road duathlon, kids races, and weekend camping.
Events and distances
- ~40 miles - Mountain Bike
- ~26 miles - Mountain Bike
- 26 miles - Mountain Bike Relay (teams of two)
- 13 miles - Mountain Bike
- 13 miles - High School/Middle School long course
- 6.1 miles - High School/Middle School short course
- 13.1 miles - Trail half marathon
- 10 km - Trail 10K
- Kids - Free mountain bike and trail run for ages 12 and under
Course and facilities
Courses mix single-track, forest service roads, and graded county roads. Each loop includes two significant climbs and downhill sections on high-country terrain. The start/finish meadow is about half a mile from downtown Alma and supports dispersed camping with porta-potties and trash containers. Camping is available on site and a discounted camping rate is offered to athletes with race entry. Participants are asked to bring their own water and camping supplies.
Categories, awards and other notes
Overall awards are given for top Men, Women and Non-Binary finishers. Age-group awards cover U23, 24-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+. Separate divisions are listed for middle school (ages 11-14) and high school (ages 15-18). Volunteers are eligible for free event entry or free camping. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
