A Race with an Altitud e!

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 Inc orporated Town.

Race in the Cloud s 2024 will take place the weekend before Festival in the Clouds, an annual celebration of live music, artwork, good food, and co mmunity. The Festival is free to attend and takes place on the grounds of t he Alma Town Park. All proceeds from both the Race and the Festival benefit the Alma Foundation. To learn more about Festival in the Clouds, < strong>visit the dedicated website.

Come for the Race and extend your stay in order to enjoy all the ar ea has to offer – 14ers, world-class fishing, mountain biking, camping, and the area's many historical sites – then settle in for Festival in the Clou ds 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 challengi ng 30km, two-loop course. Not for the faint of heart, this race has over 3, 556 feet of elevation gain.

The P lacer – A shorter version of the Motherlode, this 15km, single-loo p mountain bike course will give you way more than a bite-sized taste of th is rugged and challenging race.

T he Buckskin Joe – Named after Joe Higgenbottom who famously sold h is 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 cha llenged by technical descents.

Th e Hoosier Du – The off-road Duathlon is a 5km Run and 15km Mountai n 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 l ate race registration if event slots still available at the Alma Gym (13 So uth Main Street)

Saturday, July 13 – RACE DAY!

6:30-9:00am Ra ce Day packet pickup and 5km late registration at the Alma Town Hall (59 Bu ckskin Road, adjacent to Alma Town Park)
7:15am Ma ndatory Athlete Briefing for 30km Mountain Bike, Half Marathon Trail Run, a nd Duathlon
7:30am Race Start for 30km Mountain Bi ke
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 Da sh
11:00am Awards Ceremony
11:30am Raffle Scramble
1:00pm Course Closes