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!
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Free Kids' Bike & Run Races (ages 12 & under) - Friday, June 26 1:00 PM Alma Town Park
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Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 27)
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OFF-Road Duathlon -Run + Bike (Saturday, June 27)
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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:
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U23
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24-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60+
High School & Middle School Divisions
We have added a new age division based on parent feedback.
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!