Copper Triangle

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!

challenging backcountry course disproportionately enriched all involved.

INCREDIBLE COURSES

The Breck Epic is composed of 6 BIG backcountry loops (3 loops for the 3-day Epic-curious events), each between 35 and 50 miles long. The event is unique in that it employs a cloverleaf format; each loop starting and finishing within a mile from downtown Breckenridge. The race utilizes the magnificently sprawling and interconnected network of trails that span the width and breadth of Summit and Park Counties.

When mapping out the courses we asked ourselves; “What big rides would we want to tackle if we had most of the day to slaughter and 6 of our best friends along for the ride?” The answer lies before you. The six stages that compose the Epic are a well-rounded rider’s dream. Long middle-ring climbs, endless big-ring mashing descents.

THE LONG HAUL

The 2026 version of the Epic marks our 18th edition. That's a lonnnnng time! "Time," some would.say, "To spice things up!" We think you'll like what we have on deck. The race is rad. The courses are beyond fun. The vibe? Mid-90’s mayhem. And Breck? It's amazing. Great people, amazing food and unbelievable weather.

In an average year, Epic will host riders from 25 different countries and 40 states. Why? We think because events like ours are just rare. It's a unique combination of mayhem and organization, with a huge emphasis on camaraderie and community.

BIGGER ISN'T BETTER - 400 RIDER LIMIT

We'll also be limiting the field in 2026. This is a statement about how we feel about the quality of the race experience. We simply believe that it's more fun when there are fewer people out there. Bigger isn't better. BETTER is better. We think you'll have a better time without your snout poking up some other rider's tailpipe all day. Not that there's anything wrong with that. But as they say, unless you're the lead dog, that view is always the same.

We feel that our course can handle more, but the question is, "Should it?" Our personal answer is no. Our commitment to our riders and to our trail network and community is to keep our numbers down. Because it's a better experience for our riders and because it lessens the impact on our trail system.

So yeah. Space is limited. That's by design.

If a weeklong tour of the world's greatest high alpine trail network sounds like your cup of tea, come join us. We’ve got great people in a great town with courses that you’re gonna need to ride to believe. What else do you really need?

MikeMac