Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2027
Date and time
Friday, June 25, 2027
Location
Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma, CO
Date and time
Friday, June 25, 2027
Location
Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma, CO
Date and time
Friday, June 25, 2027
Location
Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma, CO
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!
38.0 mi
26.0 mi
Half marathon
22.0 mi
10K
6.1 mi