Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival
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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.