Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2027
Alma, CO
- 10K
- Half
- 22 mi
- Marathon
- 38 mi
About the race
BACK FOR OUR 4th YEAR! June 25 - 27 2027 | 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. BIG NEWS!! A new Trail Half Marathon course - 13.4 miles; 2600 feet of climbing. race above tree line. Epically BRUTAL, Extraordinarily BEAUTIFUL! EVENT HIGHLIGHTS! Free Kids' Bike & Run Races (ages 12 & under) - Friday, June 25 1:00 PM Alma Town Park Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 26) OFF-Road Duathlon -Run + Bike (Saturday, June 26) Trail Running (Sunday, June 27) Love to run with your four-legged training partner? Leashed dogs are welcome in our Sunday Trail 10K—sign up for our special Doggie Division and hit the trails together. 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 With the Dirt Festival, you can expect a fabulous grassroots race hosted by the Alma Foundation and the Town of Alma, Colorado—one of those rare mountain communities where local pride, volunteer spirit, and genuine hospitality turn a race weekend into a shared celebration. Camp at the start line in a pristine alpine meadow framed by 14,000-foot peaks and put your endurance and grit to the test on our demanding mountain bike and trail run courses. Prefer to focus on one discipline at a time? Ride on Saturday, run on Sunday—your weekend, your challenge. 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. Porta Potties will be available in the meadow. Race Categories & Awards: Overall Awards: Top Men, Women & Non-Binary in each race format Age Group Awards: U23 24-30 30-40 40-49 50-59 60-70 70+ 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. 2026 RESULTS: Race Results - Race in the Clouds - ITS YOUR RACE https://raceintheclouds.itsyourrace.com/Results.aspx?id=16396&y=2026 2026 PHOTOS: https://www.kimberlychutes.com/Alma-Dirt-Festival-26 See you in the clouds!
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Events & distances
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FREE Kids Mountain Bike and Trail Run
Free including processing fees
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40 Mile -ish Mountain Bike
38 Miles
$96.40 including processing fees
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26 Mile -ish Mountain Bike
26 Miles
$80.50 including processing fees
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NEW 26 Mile Mountain Bike Relay (Teams of Two)
13 Miles
$75.20 including processing fees
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13 Mile Mountain Bike
$69.90 including processing fees
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Trail 1/2 Marathon
13.1 Miles
$69.90 including processing fees
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Off Road Duathlon (Run/Ride/Run)
22 Miles
$96.40 including processing fees
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OFF Road Duathlon Relay
22 Miles
$80.50 including processing fees
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Trail 10K
6.2 Miles
$43.40 including processing fees
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Highschool/Middle School Long Course (13 miles)
13 Miles
$22.20 including processing fees
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Highschool/Middle School Short Course (6.1miles)
6.1 Miles
$16.90 including processing fees
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Weekend Camping
$54 including processing fees