Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2027
- Date Fri 25th June 2027 - Sat 26th June 2027
- Time 1:30PM MDT
- Location Alma, Colorado
- Price Free - $96.40
- Races 12 races
- Distances Ultra, Half Marathon, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating lineup of events, featuring a brand new Trail Half Marathon course, stretching 13.4 miles with a challenging 2,600 feet of climbing that promises both beauty and grit. Enjoy free kids' bike and run races for children aged 12 and under on Friday, and then dive into the action with mountain bike racing and the exciting off-road duathlon on Saturday. Don’t miss the chance to run with your furry friends in our Sunday Trail 10K, where leashed dogs are welcome! With a blend of scenic single-track, forest service roads, and captivating high-country terrain, the Alma Dirt Festival is perfect for both seasoned athletes and families looking for a fun outdoor adventure.
Whether you camp under the stars or challenge yourself on the courses, this
Organiser's Description
JUNE 25 - 27 2027 | 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.
BIG NEWS!! A new Trail Half Marathon course - 13.4 miles; 2600 feet of climbing. race above tree line. Epically BRUTAL, Extraordinarily BEAUTIFUL!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS!
* FREE KIDS' BIKE & RUN RACES (AGES 12 & UNDER) - FRIDAY, JUNE 25 1:00 PM ALMA TOWN PARK
* MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING (SATURDAY, JUNE 26)
* OFF-ROAD DUATHLON -RUN + BIKE (SATURDAY, JUNE 26)
* TRAIL RUNNING (SUNDAY, JUNE 27)
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
* 24-30
* 30-40
* 40-49
* 50-59
* 60-70
* 70+
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._
2026 RESULTS: RACE RESULTS - RACE IN THE CLOUDS - ITS YOUR RACE
https://raceintheclouds.itsyourrace.com/Results.aspx?id=16396&y=2026
2026 PHOTOS: https://www.kimberlychutes.com/Alma-Dirt-Festival-26
See you in the clouds!
Races
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FREE Kids Mountain Bike and Trail Run
Fri 25th June 2027 (1:30PM MDT)
Free
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40 Mile -Ish Mountain Bike
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th June 2027 (7:00AM MDT)
$96.40
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26 Mile -Ish Mountain Bike
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th June 2027 (8:30AM MDT)
$80.50
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NEW 26 Mile Mountain Bike Relay (Teams of Two)
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th June 2027 (8:30AM MDT)
$75.20
One Lap of our beautiful challenging course -
13 Mile Mountain Bike
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th June 2027 (8:55AM MDT)
$69.90
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Trail 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th June 2027 (7:30AM MDT)
$69.90
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Off Road Duathlon (Run/Ride/Run)
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th June 2027 (8:35AM MDT)
$96.40
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OFF Road Duathlon Relay
Incl. $5.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th June 2027 (10:00AM MDT)
$80.50
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Trail 10K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th June 2027 (8:15AM MDT)
$43.40
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Highschool/Middle School Long Course (13 Miles)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th June 2027 (9:00AM MDT)
$22.20
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Highschool/Middle School Short Course (6.1miles)
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th June 2027 (9:05AM MDT)
$16.90
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Weekend Camping
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Sat 26th June 2027 (9:05AM MDT)
$54.00
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