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Race in the Clouds Dirt Festival
Get ready for a weekend of epic outdoor adventure at 10,600 feet in beautiful Alma, Colorado—the 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!
✅ Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 27)
✅ Trail Running (Sunday, June 28)
✅ OFF-Road Duathlon -Run + Bike (Saturday, June 27)
✅ Free Kids’ Bike & Run Races (ages 12 & under) – Friday, June 26 1:00 PM Alma Town Park
✅ Stunning Meadow Camping
✅ Cold Beer from High Side Brewing
✅ Homemade Post-Race Food
✅ Breathtaking 14,000-ft Mountain Views
THE COURSES
Our courses feature a fun mix of single-track, forest service roads, and graded county roads. Each loop includes:
✔️ Two big climbs
✔️ Fast, fun descents
✔️ Classic high-country terrain
WHAT TO EXPECT
Expect a quirky, grassroots race with:
🏅 Awesome awards
🍲 Homemade post-race food
🍻 Beer from one of our local breweries
🌟 A welcoming mountain community
💨 And yes… a little less air at 10,600 ft!
Camping – Right at the Start Line!
Ou Start/Finish Line is in a simply gorgeous meadow just half a mile from downtown Alma—and you can camp there!
🌄 Wake up at the start line
🌅 Watch the sunset over the finish line
🏕️ Dispersed camping with porta-potties and trash containers provided
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.
Family & Dog Friendly
Bring the whole crew!
👧 Free Kids’ Bike & Run Races (Friday afternoon at Town Park, ages 12 & under)
🐶 Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome
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
We’re 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 we’ll send you a free entry code.
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