Alma, CO
Race Details
Race in the Clouds – Alma Dirt Festival 2027
Race in the Clouds – Alma Dirt Festival 2027 is an upcoming race scheduled for Fri, Jun 25 2027 in Alma, CO (America/Denver timezone).
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- 2027-06-25
Race Date
- Open
Registration Status
- Alma, CO
Location
Event Schedule
Here is the latest schedule of events:
| Name | Distance | Type | Price | Start Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREE Kids Mountain Bike and Trail Run | other | $0.00 | 6/25/2027 13:30 | |
| 40 Mile -ish Mountain Bike | 38 Miles | mountain_bike_race | $135.00 | 6/26/2027 07:00 |
| 26 Mile -ish Mountain Bike | 26 Miles | mountain_bike_race | $115.00 | 6/26/2027 08:30 |
| NEW 26 Mile Mountain Bike Relay (Teams of Two) | 13 Miles | mountain_bike_race | $95.00 | 6/26/2027 08:30 |
| 13 Mile Mountain Bike | mountain_bike_race | $125.00 | 6/26/2027 08:55 | |
| Trail 1/2 Marathon | 13.1 Miles | trail_race | $80.00 | 6/27/2027 07:30 |
| Off Road Duathlon (Run/Ride/Run) | 22 Miles | duathlon | $155.00 | 6/26/2027 08:35 |
| Trail 10K | 6.2 Miles | trail_race | $65.00 | 6/27/2027 08:15 |
| Highschool/Middle School Long Course (13 miles) | 13 Miles | mountain_bike_race | $25.00 | 6/26/2027 09:00 |
| Highschool/Middle School Short Course (6.1miles) | 6.1 Miles | mountain_bike_race | $15.00 | 6/26/2027 09:05 |
| Weekend Camping | other | $50.00 | 6/24/2027 10:00 |
Race in the Clouds – Alma Dirt Festival 2027 Race Details
The latest details from your Race Directors:
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.
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 COURSESOur 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 formatAge 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!
Race Date
(America/Denver timezone)