Race in the Clouds
DIRT FEST
July 11-12, 2025
Get ready for the Race in the Clouds Dirt Fest!
This summer, athletes will head up to the town of Alma, Colorado at 10,578 feet to participate in the Race in the Clouds Dirt Fest – a series of multisport races showcasing the breathtaking beauty and historical heritage of North America's Highest Incorporated Town. Learn more about visiting Alma in this article in Islands, an online travel magazine.
The Dirt Fest takes place the weekend before Festival in the Clouds, an annual celebration of live music, artwork, good food, and community. The Festival is free to attend and takes place on the grounds of the Alma Town Park. All proceeds from both the Race and the Festival benefit the Alma Foundation.
JULY 11, 2025 ~ 1PM at the ALMA TOWN PARK
Kick off the weekend with the Pedal & Dash Bash!
Join us for a FREE family friendly run and bike race designed for young athletes ages 12 and under! Kids will race a 2/3 mile loop, which they can lap multiple times. Every participant will receive a race bib, a goodie bag, a complimentary USAT Kids Membership, post-race snacks, and the unforgettable feeling of crossing the Race in the Clouds Finish Line!
Cheer on the next generation of athletes as they kick off this exciting weekend of fun and fitness!
JULY 12, 2025 ~ ALL DAY at the BUCKSKIN CEMETERY MEADOW
Drive up Buckskin Street (County Rd 8) for about a mile to join us at altitude for a day of adrenaline and adventure! The day will feature 8 epic trail races, including mountain bike races, trail runs, and an off-road duathlon. You can also spend the day at the Buckskin Cemetery Meadow, where you'll food, music, vendors, and festival vibes
Whether you're a seasoned trail athlete or a beginner looking for a challenge, there's a race for you. Set against breathtaking mountain scenery, the Dirt Fest celebrates endurance, community, and dirt-fueled fun!
We are also offering Special Divisions for High School and Middle School athletes! Student athletes can compete in age-appropriate races with podium recognition and awards. This is the perfect summer challenge for youth athletes!
Come Race in the Clouds and conquer these epic trails! You don't want to miss it!
ABOUT THE 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 THE DIRT FEST
The Dirt Fest is the ultimate grassroots off-road experience, packed with adventure, community, and challenge. We're offering a Trail Half Marathon, a Trail 10K, and an Off-Road Duathlon (4-mile run/13-mile bike). Combined with the Pedal & Dash Bash on Friday, the weekend truly offers something for everyone. Top it all off with on-site camping, and you'll enjoy an unparalleled, community-driven weekend of dirt, grit, and stoke.
RACE CATEGORIES
MOUNTAIN BIKE RACES
- 40 Mile (39.3 miles) ~ 5,703 feet of climbing
- 26 Mile ~ 3,818 feet of climbing
- 13 Mile ~ 1,909 feet of climbing
- Trail 1/2 Marathon (13.2 miles) ~ 1,909 feet of climbing
- Trail 10K (6.9 miles) ~ 948 feet of climbing
2025 MERCH
THANK YOU 2024 SPONSORS! (2025 SPONSORS COMING SOON)
USA TRIATHLON SANCTIONING
This event is being 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.
