Experience a mountain running adventure like no other at the Race in the Clouds Dirt Festival, returning July 12, 2025, in Alma, Colorado—North America’s highest incorporated town at 10,600 ft. Hosted by the Alma Foundation, this grassroots-style Dirt Fest is part of the larger Festival in the Clouds, a free community celebration featuring live music, local art, and food. Proceeds support the Foundation’s mission to beautify and sustain the town.
The centerpiece is the Trail Half Marathon+, a demanding 13.2‑mile race on Saturday, July 12. Runners tackle multiple laps of a figure‑eight loop through the Buckskin Cemetery Meadow area—composed of chunky county dirt roads, Forest Service jeep tracks, and technical single-track trails ﹘ expect two major climbs per loop and fast descents, all while surrounded by sweeping 14,000‑ft mountain views.
Support comes from well‑stationed aid stations, community volunteers, and the energy of passing through the festival expo zone multiple times. At the finish, enjoy homemade food, High Side Brewing beer, and heartfelt grassroots awards under open sky.
A true wilderness‑backed festival, dogs and families are welcome, and participants can camp next to the start/finish, extending the weekend into a full alpine getaway. It’s a standout for trail lovers who want more than just a race—it’s an altitude‑rich celebration of community, resilience, and gritty mountain terrain.
“Expect less air, more altitude—and some sweet, fast descents to keep you smiling.”
– Alma Foundation promo text
