Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2027

BACK FOR OUR 4TH YEAR YEAR! 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. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS! * FREE KIDS' BIKE & RUN RACES (AGES 12 & UNDER) * MOUNTAIN BIKE RACING * OFF-ROAD DUATHLON -RUN + BIKE * TRAIL RUNNING * CAMPING IN PRISTINE ALPINE MEADOW 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._ See you in the clouds!