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A Race with an Altitude!
Escape those hot summer days and head up to the town of Alma, Colorado at 10,578 feet! Join us for the Race in the Clouds – a multisport race showcasing the breathtaking beauty and historical heritage of North America's Highest Incorporated Town.
Race in the Clouds 2024 will take place the weekend before Festival in the Clouds, an annual celebration of live music, artwork, good food, and community. The Festival is free to attend and takes place on the grounds of the Alma Town Park. All proceeds from both the Race and the Festival benefit the Alma Foundation. To learn more about Festival in the Clouds, visit the dedicated website.
Come for the Race and extend your stay in order to enjoy all the area has to offer – 14ers, world-class fishing, mountain biking, camping, and the area's many historical sites – then settle in for Festival in the Clouds for a weekend of music, food, and fun!
The Race has limited race slots and we expect to sell out. Please register early to secure your spot. The price increases June 1, 2024.
RACES
The Motherlode – You will feel like you struck it rich after conquering this challenging 30km, two-loop course. Not for the faint of heart, this race has over 3,556 feet of elevation gain.
The Placer – A shorter version of the Motherlode, this 15km, single-loop mountain bike course will give you way more than a bite-sized taste of this rugged and challenging race.
The Buckskin Joe – Named after Joe Higgenbottom who famously sold his mining claim in 1850 for a horse, a gun, and to absolve his whisky bill, the Trail Half Marathon uses the same course as the mountain bike. Runners will climb along Buckskin Creek, be treated to breathtaking views, and challenged by technical descents.
The Hoosier Du – The off-road Duathlon is a 5km Run and 15km Mountain Bike. This race combines the best of both courses.
The Alma Jaynes – It's all fun with this 5km Community Run and Doggie Dash. Yes, your well-behaved, on-leash trail buddy is welcome!
TENTATIVE EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, July 12
- 12:00-5:00pm Course pre-ride – recommended but please do not ride alone!
- 2:00-6:00pm Packet pickup and late race registration if event slots still available at the Alma Gym (13 South Main Street)
Saturday, July 13 – RACE DAY!
- 6:30-9:00am Race Day packet pickup and 5km late registration at the Alma Town Hall (59 Buckskin Road, adjacent to Alma Town Park)
- 7:15am Mandatory Athlete Briefing for 30km Mountain Bike, Half Marathon Trail Run, and Duathlon
- 7:30am Race Start for 30km Mountain Bike
- 7:40am Race Start for Half Marathon Trail Run
- 7:45am Race Start for Off-Road Duathlon
- 8:20am Mandatory Athlete Briefing for 15km Mountain Bike
- 8:30am Race Start for 15km Mountain Bike
- 8:50am Race Start for Middle and High School 15km Mountain Bike
- 9:15am Race Start for Community 5km and Doggie Dash
- 11:00am Awards Ceremony
- 11:30am Raffle Scramble
- 1:00pm Course Closes
