
ALMAGEDDON Winter Triathlon presented by the Alma Foundation is a triathlon race on January 16, 2027 in Alma, CO, with an entry fee of $40.
Going into its second year, ALMAGeddon is the kind of race where athletes need to be ready for anything. Starting at 10,600 feet in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, you never quite know what Old Man Winter has in store. Snow? Wind? Bluebird skies? A little bit of everything? That's all part of the adventure.
While we can't guarantee the exact distances or even the disciplines, we can guarantee an unforgettable grassroots race experience. Expect a small field where everyone knows your name, genuine small-town hospitality, epic mountain scenery, and a warm, delicious post-race meal courtesy of our legendary One Pot Cook-Off Challenge.
Registration is limited to just 60 athletes, so don't wait. Secure your spot now and join us for one of the most unique winter endurance events you'll ever experience.
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Because we are wishful thinking for a really good snow year we have updated the course to provide easier access to transition.
NEW COURSE. Our new course places a centralized transition at the top of the Paris Mill Hill. Athletes will ride their bikes approx. 2.8 miles up Buckskin Road to the transition area. Here they will transition to their skis for a moderate climb up Windy Ridge Road (CR783) 1.5 miles to the turn around and then 1.5 miles back downhill to the transition area. Athletes will then run/hike or snow shoe depending on the snow up Buckskin Road towards Kite Lake. This section of roadway is not plowed but we will create a run track with snowmobiles. Turn around at 1.5 miles and head back to transition. Finish up the race on your bike decsending Buckskin Road back to Town.
The course change will make for an amazing event, gorgous views and allow us to be more flexible with course corrections in the event we have weather on race day. The bike course will be suitable for either mountain bike or fat bike as it will be plowed up to the transition area.
ALSO NEW RELAY! With the single transition area, we can accomodate a discpline handoff and you can now form a team. Grab some buddies who ski, run or blike and split up the event. Athletes on a team can drive to the transition and stay cozy in their cars while their teammates race! We will have hot chocolate and an Aid Station in Transition.
Distances:
Elevation Gain: 1479
Athletes must check-in by 9:15 am race morning. Athletes ski's and packs will be transported to the transition area.
Cool swag - yep!! All athlete's receive a one of kind ALMAGeddon neck gaiter super cool finisher award, post race food and beverages at Town Hall and age groups awards.
Given the limited field size of no more than 60 athletes we are only offering the following age groups:
Athletes will be required to attend a on-line course briefing to be scheduled in early December.
**Note sign up for both ALMAGEDDON and The Alma Dirt Festival and receive a special award
Bike. Ski. Snowshoe. Channel Your Inner Yeti.
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
31°
Typical Low
10°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fairplay S Park Rd, 6 mi from the venue.
Population
242
as of 2023
City Elevation
10,357 ft
Nearest Airport
ASE
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport (Sardy Field) · 43 mi
Major Hub
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 80 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at ALMAGEDDON Winter Triathlon presented by the Alma Foundation, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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ALMAGEDDON Winter Triathlon presented by the Alma Foundation
Jan 16, 2027