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 Fest has something for everyone. We're excited to bring the Dirt Fest back to Alma after its huge success in 2025!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• FREE kids' Pedal & Dash Bash (bike and/or run) for ages 12 and under - Friday, June 26 at 1PM in the Alma Town Park
• Mountain Bike Races - Saturday, June 27
• Off-Road Duathlon (bike and run) - Saturday, June 27
• Trail Running Races - Sunday, June 28
• Breathtaking 14,000 ft mountain views
• Stunning weekend camping in the Alma Meadow
• Cold beer from Highside Brewing
• Homemade post-race food

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

RACE CATEGORIES & AWARDS

Overall Awards: Top Men, Women and Non-Binary in each race format
Age Group Awards:

• U23
• 24-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+

? High School & Middle School Divisions

• Middle Schools Athletes (male and female ages 11-14)
• High School Athletes (male and female ages 15 - 18)

Parents & Coaches: Want to race alongside your young athlete? You can jump into the High School/Middle School wave for free! Just email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. after your athlete registers, and we'll send you a free entry code.

CAMPING

Camp right at the Start Line! Our Start/Finish Line is in a 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

Athletes receive 50% off camping with race entry. Camping opens Thursday morning. Please bring your own water and camping essentials to be a comfy, happy camper.

• Family & Dog Friendly
• Free Kids' Races on Friday
• Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome

VOLUNTEER

Earn a discounted Race entry OR free Camping! Volunteer signup coming soon. Email Liz at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get your coupon code.

See you in the clouds!

https://www.almafoundation.com/race-in-the-clouds/