Race in the Clouds

DIRT FEST ~ JUNE 25-28, 2026

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 Fest has something for everyone. We're excited to bring the Dirt Fest back to Alma after its huge success in 2025!

Athletes who compete in both AlmaGeddon (Jan 17, 2026) and the Dirt Fest will receive a special award!

REGISTER for the DIRT FEST
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • FREE kids' Pedal & Dash Bash (bike and/or run) for ages 12 and under - Friday, June 26 at 1PM in the Alma Town Park
  • Mountain Bike Races - Saturday, June 27
  • Off-Road Duathlon (bike and run) - Saturday, June 27
  • Trail Running Races - Sunday, June 28
  • Breathtaking 14,000 ft mountain views
  • Stunning weekend camping in the Alma Meadow
  • Cold beer from Highside Brewing
  • Homemade post-race food

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

RACE CATEGORIES & AWARDS

🏆 Overall Awards: Top Men, Women and Non-Binary in each race format
🏆 Age Group Awards:

  • U23
  • 24-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60+

🏫 High School & Middle School Divisions

  • Middle Schools Athletes (male and female ages 11-14)
  • High School Athletes (male and female ages 15 - 18)

Parents & Coaches: Want to race alongside your young athlete? You can jump into the High School/Middle School wave for free! Just email us at raceintheclouds@gmail.com after your athlete registers, and we'll send you a free entry code.

REGISTER for the DIRT FEST
VOLUNTEER for the DIRT FEST

CAMPING

Camp right at the Start Line! Our Start/Finish Line is in a gorgeous meadow just half a mile from downtown Alma—and you can camp there!
🌄 Wake up at the start line
🌅 Watch the sunset over the finish line
🏕️ Dispersed camping with porta-potties and trash containers provided

Athletes receive 50% off camping with race entry. Camping opens Thursday morning. Please bring your own water and camping essentials to be a comfy, happy camper.


Family & Dog Friendly
👧 Free Kids' Races on Friday
🐶 Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome


VOLUNTEER

Earn a discounted Race entry OR free Camping! Signup using the button above. Email Liz at raceintheclouds@gmail.com to get your coupon code.

See you in the clouds!

A Special Thank You to Our Partners

We couldn't host this race without your incredible support! Your commitment to our community and this event help make Race Day possible — we are truly grateful.

Thank you for being part of the adventure!

  • Turtleback Trailers (our Title Sponsor)
  • The Town of Alma
  • The US Forest Service
  • Native Custom Cycles
  • Highside Brewing
  • Prather's Market
  • South Park Saloon
  • Alma Gym
  • Black Kettle Coffee
  • Bristlecone Bakery
  • Breckenridge Housekeeping
  • Al-Mart
  • Highridge Woodworking
  • Epic Adventures
  • USA Triathlon
MERCH

ABOUT THE DIRT FEST COURSE

The course is a dynamic mix of terrain designed to challenge and inspire. Athletes will navigate a combination of dirt county roads, chunky and steep Forest Service jeep tracks technical descents, extended climbs, and some truly sweet stretches of singletrack. 

The layout is a multi-loop figure-eight design, bringing participants through the expo area at the Buckskin Cemetery Meadow multiple times. This not only keeps the energy high but also gives athletes that extra surge of motivation from cheering spectators as they push to conquer the course. 


ABOUT RACE IN THE CLOUDS

Race in the Clouds is the ultimate grassroots event series, packed with adventure, community, and challenge. No matter the season, you'll enjoy an unparalleled, community-driven weekend of dirt/snow, grit, and stoke. 

USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONING

This event is sanctioned by USA Triathlon. Every race entry includes a one-day membership (or annual membership for athletes 17 years old and under), which includes $25,000 of participant accident insurance. We hate to think that any athlete might get injured, but these sports are not without risks. USAT Annual Members will receive a registration rebate at packet pickup.