GOLD RUN Invitational

BACK FOR OUR 3RD YEAR!

June 26 - 28 2026 | 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 26 1:00 PM Alma Town Park

• Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 27)

• OFF-Road Duathlon -Run + Bike (Saturday, June 27)

• Trail Running (Sunday, June 28)

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

• 24-39

• 40-49

• 50-59

• 60+

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.

Volunteers Needed – Earn Discounted Race Entry OR FREE Camping!

Volunteer Sign UP: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CAEAB2AA1F58-61885436-alma#/

2025 RESULTS: Race Results - Race in the Clouds - ITS YOUR RACE

See you in the clouds!

The Human Potential Running Series Presents:

The Silverheels Trail Runs @ COMO ROUNDHOUSE

The Silverheels Trail Runs take place at an average elevation of over 10,000’, in one of the most visually stunning areas of Colorado. The course features a mixture of single track trails and fire roads, with a few stretches of dirt road; it takes runners through high alpine and sub-alpine meadows loaded with wild flowers, with expansive views of the South Park Valley and beneath the towering "Decalibron" 14er's. You'll run through ghost towns, past abandoned mines, awe at the wildflowers in full bloom, and dance under the watchful eye of Silverheels Mountain herself and the ever stunning Milky Way Galaxy. Our 10-Mile and 18-Mile options are run on the gorgeous Gold Dust Trail traveling through massive aspen groves, over many high mountain creeks, through old mining encampments, and along a miners ditch hand dug by those in the late 1800s.