Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2027 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Friday to Sunday, June 25 to 27, 2027
- Start time
- 1:30 PM start (Denver)
- Location
- Alma, Colorado
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $95 on Dec 31, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jun 25, 2027 | ||||
| FREE Kids Mountain Bike and Trail Run | Kids | Jun 25, 20271:30 PM | Free | – |
| Saturday, Jun 26, 2027 | ||||
| 40 Mile -ish Mountain Bike | Ultra | Jun 26, 20277:00 AM | $90$95 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| 26 Mile -ish Mountain Bike | Marathon | Jun 26, 20278:30 AM | $75$85 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| NEW 26 Mile Mountain Bike Relay (Teams of Two) | Relay | Jun 26, 20278:30 AM | $70$75 after Dec 30, 2026 | – |
| OFF Road Duathlon Relay | Relay | Jun 26, 20278:35 AM | $75$85 after Jan 1, 2027 | – |
| Off Road Duathlon (Run/Ride/Run) | Other | Jun 26, 20278:35 AM | $90$125 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| 13 Mile Mountain Bike | – | Jun 26, 20278:55 AM | $65$75 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Highschool/Middle School Long Course (13 miles) | Half Marathon | Jun 26, 20279:00 AM | $20$25 after May 16, 2027 | – |
| Highschool/Middle School Short Course (6.1miles) | 10K | Jun 26, 20279:05 AM | $15 | – |
| Weekend Camping | – | Jun 26, 20279:05 AM | $50 | – |
| Sunday, Jun 27, 2027 | ||||
| Trail 1/2 Marathon | Half Marathon | Jun 27, 20277:30 AM | $65$75 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
| Trail 10K | 10K | Jun 27, 20278:15 AM | $40$50 after Dec 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Ultra fee goes up to $95 on Dec 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- FREE Kids Mountain Bike and Trail Run: Free until Jun 24.
- 40 Mile -ish Mountain Bike: $90 until Dec 31, then $95 until Feb 28, then $115 until May 31, then $135 until Jun 24.
- 26 Mile -ish Mountain Bike: $75 until Dec 31, then $85 until Feb 28, then $105 until May 25, then $115 until Jun 25.
- NEW 26 Mile Mountain Bike Relay (Teams of Two): $70 until Dec 30, then $75 until Feb 28, then $85 until May 31, then $95 until Jun 24.
Online registration closes Jun 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $75, entry is about 37 percent below a typical marathon in Colorado, which costs $120 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:38 AM, and the FREE Kids Mountain Bike and Trail Run starts at 1:30 PM. The start sits about 13,080 feet above sea level, high enough that most runners from lower ground run noticeably slower.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma, CO 80420
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Race details
- Where
- Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma, CO 80420Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 13,080 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, Kids, Relay, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 25, 2027), 2026 (Jun 25, 2026), 2025 (Jul 12, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Race in the Clouds - Alma Dirt Festival 2027?
- It is a race weekend, Friday to Sunday, June 25 to 27, 2027: Kids on Friday; Ultra, Marathon, Relay, Other on Saturday; Half Marathon, 10K on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $95 on Dec 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Colorado?
- At $75, entry is about 37 percent below a typical marathon in Colorado, which costs $120 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra, Kids, Relay, Other.
- Where does it start?
- Alma Cemetery Meadow, Alma, CO 80420.
From the organizers
BACK FOR OUR 4th 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, 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.
BIG NEWS!! A new Trail Half Marathon course - 13.4 miles; 2600 feet of climbing. race above tree line. Epically BRUTAL, Extraordinarily BEAUTIFUL!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS!
Free Kids' Bike & Run Races (ages 12 & under) - Friday, June 25 1:00 PM Alma Town Park
Mountain Bike Racing (Saturday, June 26)
OFF-Road Duathlon -Run + Bike (Saturday, June 26)