The Alma Foundation Race in the Clouds Dirt Festival
- Date Thu 10th July 2025 - Sun 13th July 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Alma, Colorado
- Price Free - $69.90
- Races 10 races
- Distances 1 Mile, Half Marathon, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Alma Foundation Race in the Clouds Dirt Festival from July 10th to July 13th, 2025, in the stunning town of Alma, Colorado, set at an impressive altitude of 10,600 feet! This outdoor extravaganza promises an unforgettable experience with thrilling mountain bike races, challenging trail runs, a free kids' bike race, and an exciting OFF-Road Duathlon (Run + Bike). The racecourses feature a delightful mix of single-track trails, forest service roads, and graded county roads, ensuring both climactic ascents and fast, exhilarating descents.
Camping in a picturesque meadow surrounded by breathtaking 14,000-foot peaks adds to the festival's charm, making it a perfect weekend getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Expect a vibrant community atmosphere, fantastic awards, delicious homemade post-race food, and refreshing craft beer from our local sponsor, High Side Brewing! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to race and then explore the beautiful surroundings of Alma. Mark your calendars and prepare for a truly memorable weekend in the mountains!
Camping in a picturesque meadow surrounded by breathtaking 14,000-foot peaks adds to the festival's charm, making it a perfect weekend getaway for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Expect a vibrant community atmosphere, fantastic awards, delicious homemade post-race food, and refreshing craft beer from our local sponsor, High Side Brewing! Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to race and then explore the beautiful surroundings of Alma. Mark your calendars and prepare for a truly memorable weekend in the mountains!
Organiser's Description
Get ready for a day of exciting outdoor activities at 10,600 feet in beautiful Alma, Colorado!
Our dirt festival has something for everyone: mountain bike racing, trail running, a free kids' bike race, an OFF-Road Duathlon (Run + Bike) and camping in a stunning meadow surrounded by 14,000-foot mountain peaks.
WHAT ARE THE COURSES LIKE??
Well.. the courses feature a mix of single-track, forest service roads, and graded county roads. Each loop includes two big climbs and fun, fast descents. We are working to add even more single-track in 2025 so the course is currently a work in progress. We will have the final course along with GPX files by March, 2025. NOTE: The 5K Fun Run and Doggie Dash is being moved to the following weekend during the Festival in the Clouds.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Expect that we will take you back to your "grassroots" with our "weird" little race. Expect awesome awards, homemade post-race food, and beer from our sponsor, High Side Brewing! Expect a community excited to host you and expect that with a higher altitude, you will have less air!
CAMPING! YEP SOME OF THE BEST IN COLORADO
We encourage you to camp for the weekend. We've moved the start and finish line to a beautiful meadow just half a mile from town and the Town of Alma has agreed to let us camp there! Imagine waking up race morning at the start line and watching the sunset over the finish line - you'll be at the heart of the action when you camp. Race on Saturday, then spend Sunday exploring the area. Camping officially opens on Friday, but if you'd like to arrive earlier, just let us know, and we'll provide you with a camping pass. Athletes can get discounted camping (50% off) with their race entry. NOTE: This is dispersed camping. We will have porta potties and trash containers on site (and we will try and provide some water but please bring everything you may need to be comfy, happy campers!
FAMILY AND DOG FRIENDLY (WELL-BEHAVED ON LEASHES):
Don't forget to bring your family along. We're hosting a free kids' (12 and under) bike and running race at Town Park on Friday afternoon.
AWARD AND RACE CATEGORIES:
RACE CATEGORIES AND DIVISIONS:
Overall awards - Men/Women/Non-Binary in each race format
Age Group Awards - Men and Women in each race format:
U23
24-49
50-59
60+
HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL: Our High School and Middle School divisions were such a big hit in 2024 we are going to offer them again! And last year we encouraged coaches and parents to race with their young athletes and it was a huge success!! So if you're a coach or a parent of a young racer, you don't care about age group awards, and you don't mind jumping into the High School/Middle School wave, you can race with your kiddos for free - send us a note after your athlete registers, and we'll send you a code to register yourself.
VOLUNTEERS READY TO GIVE BACK??
We need volunteers! If you or a family member is willing to volunteer, you can earn a free entry to our 2025 event or a future event with the Alma Foundation. Volunteers also get free camping. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CAEAB2AA1F58-52519411-volunteer. Reach out to Liz at [email protected] for the free race entry code or free camping pass!
Our dirt festival has something for everyone: mountain bike racing, trail running, a free kids' bike race, an OFF-Road Duathlon (Run + Bike) and camping in a stunning meadow surrounded by 14,000-foot mountain peaks.
WHAT ARE THE COURSES LIKE??
Well.. the courses feature a mix of single-track, forest service roads, and graded county roads. Each loop includes two big climbs and fun, fast descents. We are working to add even more single-track in 2025 so the course is currently a work in progress. We will have the final course along with GPX files by March, 2025. NOTE: The 5K Fun Run and Doggie Dash is being moved to the following weekend during the Festival in the Clouds.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Expect that we will take you back to your "grassroots" with our "weird" little race. Expect awesome awards, homemade post-race food, and beer from our sponsor, High Side Brewing! Expect a community excited to host you and expect that with a higher altitude, you will have less air!
CAMPING! YEP SOME OF THE BEST IN COLORADO
We encourage you to camp for the weekend. We've moved the start and finish line to a beautiful meadow just half a mile from town and the Town of Alma has agreed to let us camp there! Imagine waking up race morning at the start line and watching the sunset over the finish line - you'll be at the heart of the action when you camp. Race on Saturday, then spend Sunday exploring the area. Camping officially opens on Friday, but if you'd like to arrive earlier, just let us know, and we'll provide you with a camping pass. Athletes can get discounted camping (50% off) with their race entry. NOTE: This is dispersed camping. We will have porta potties and trash containers on site (and we will try and provide some water but please bring everything you may need to be comfy, happy campers!
FAMILY AND DOG FRIENDLY (WELL-BEHAVED ON LEASHES):
Don't forget to bring your family along. We're hosting a free kids' (12 and under) bike and running race at Town Park on Friday afternoon.
AWARD AND RACE CATEGORIES:
RACE CATEGORIES AND DIVISIONS:
Overall awards - Men/Women/Non-Binary in each race format
Age Group Awards - Men and Women in each race format:
U23
24-49
50-59
60+
HIGH SCHOOL/MIDDLE SCHOOL: Our High School and Middle School divisions were such a big hit in 2024 we are going to offer them again! And last year we encouraged coaches and parents to race with their young athletes and it was a huge success!! So if you're a coach or a parent of a young racer, you don't care about age group awards, and you don't mind jumping into the High School/Middle School wave, you can race with your kiddos for free - send us a note after your athlete registers, and we'll send you a code to register yourself.
VOLUNTEERS READY TO GIVE BACK??
We need volunteers! If you or a family member is willing to volunteer, you can earn a free entry to our 2025 event or a future event with the Alma Foundation. Volunteers also get free camping. You can sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4CAEAB2AA1F58-52519411-volunteer. Reach out to Liz at [email protected] for the free race entry code or free camping pass!
Races
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Alma Foundation PEDAL and DASH BASH! Free Kids Bike and Running Race - Alma Town Park (Ages 12 and Under)
Fri 11th July 2025 (1:30PM EDT)
Free
Free running race for kids 12 and under. All kids receive a goodie bag, race bib and finisher medal. -
30 Mile Mountain Bike
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$69.90
Two loop course with over 4600 feet of climbing. Combination of flowy single track, technical descents, gravel county roads. Racers will pass through the Start-Finish line area 4 times making this event great for spectators. -
15 Mile Mountain Bike
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$59.30
One loop of our classic course, 2300 feet of climbing over 15 miles -
Trail Half Marathon +
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$48.70
Technical trail running with two big climbs - just over a half marathon distance. -
10K Trail Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
Bite size version of our Trail Half Marathon- beautiful trail run with a combination of technical running and flwy single track. -
Highschool/Middle School Long Course (12 Miles)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
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Highschool/Middle School Short Course (7.5 Miles)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$27.50
-
Off Road Duathlon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$69.90
4 mile trail run, followed by a 8 mile mountain. Challenging off road duathlon. -
15 Mile Mountain E-Bike Category
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 10th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$59.30
Athletes will participate in their own division - overall awards but not age group -
Weekend Camping
Incl. $4.00 Fee
Thu 10th July 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$54.00
Camping for spectators and folks not racing but who still want to be part of the action. Volunteers get free camping!
The Alma Foundation Race in the Clouds Dirt Festival