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, Coloradothe 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 10Ksign 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:
check mark Two big climbs
check mark Fast, fun descents
check mark 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, Coloradoone 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 Sundayyour 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

Were 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 WELL 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!