June 11-14, 2026
General Registration is OPEN!
Camp + Entry Package | Sold Out
Camp Only Package | Limited Entries Available
Increase your chances of capturing that coveted Life Time LT100 MTB belt buckle by attending the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB Training Camp presented by Kenetik.
Across three days, you’ll cover every mile of the legendary course with special attention to the most grueling sections: Powerline, St. Kevins and the iconic Columbine climb. In the evening, you’ll join your experienced buckle-sporting guides for Q&A sessions on proper training, diet, bike setup and crewing logistics.
Camp spots are limited and historically sell quickly, so don’t wait to save your spot for this opportunity to ride with Leadville legends!
This event is held on the San Isabel National Forest under a special use permit.
Thursday
- 11:00am – 1:30pm | Packet Pickup & Sponsor Mingling
- Leadville Race Series Store
- 316 Harrison Ave. Leadville, CO 80461
- 1:00pm – 1:30pm | Welcome Kickoff
- Staff and Guide Introductions
- Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin – Race Co-Founders kick it off!
- Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation
- 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Discussion
- Tackling ‘The Race Across the Sky’ and everything in between; how to optimize for success
- 2:30pm – 5:00pm | DAY 1 RIDE | Descending Clinic
- Starting & Finishing at Leadville Race Series Store
- 2.9 miles + 2 mile loops
- GPX – Descending Clinic
- Descent tips at the top of the 375′ climb, hot laps to refine skills until 5:00pm
- 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Pipeline Party
- Dinner, drinks, music, and discussions at Pipeline
- Map
- No parking near tents, please park in the ‘pipeline’ and walk over.
Friday
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6:30am | Breakfast and check-In
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7:00am – 7:30am | Reminders and tips on the day
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Topics: pacing, fueling, hydration, head space
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Guides will be available during the ride to share fueling tips, crewing, gear, and hydration considerations, and how to get in the right head space
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- 7:30am | DAY 2 RIDE | Leadville Race Series Store to Pipeline and Back
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62.6 miles
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6,225′ Elevation gain
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11,129′ Highest point
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- 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Lunch with guides
- Leadville Race Series Retail Store
- Challenges, growing pains from the day and topics ranging from: pacing, hydration, fueling, gear, address questions about Saturday’s ride
- 6:00pm | Dinner at Tennessee Pass Cookhouse and Nordic Center
Saturday – Last official day of camp
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6:30am | Breakfast and check in
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7:00am – 7:30am | Reminders and tips on the day
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Topics: pacing, fueling, hydration, head space
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- 7:30am | DAY 3 RIDE | Pipeline to Columbine and Back
- 48 miles
- 5,549′ elevation gain
- 12,546′ high point
- GPX – Pipeline to Columbine and Back
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12:00pm – 3:00pm | Lunch at Pipeline
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1:00pm – 3:00pm | Final Q&A
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Recap with guides: day 3 challenges, key takeaways, and how to adjust training moving forward
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- 6:00PM | Pipeline Party
- Dinner, drinks, music, and discussions at Pipeline
- Map
- No parking near tents, please park in the ‘pipeline’ and walk over.
Sunday
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8:00am | DAY 4 RIDE | Casual Sunday Shakeout
- Starting & Finishing at Leadville Race Series Store
- GPX – Sunday Singletrack Shakeout
- *We are going nice and easy! This is a casual and fun shakeout on singletrack
Minimum Age:
- 17+ for participation in MTB Camp
- 18+ on race day for participation in LT100 MTB
Registration Dates:
- Camp + Entry Package | 12/1/25
- Camp Only | 1/9/26
Event Pricing:
- Camp + Entry Package | $2,200
- Camp Only Package | $950
2026 Deferral Deadline:
- 6/11/2026 at 11:00 AM MST (start of packet pickup)
Please see our deferral policies page for complete information on deferrals.
The Leadville Race Series is proud to offer all athletes attending our Leadville Trail 100 MTB Camp an incredible list of products when they arrive in Leadville. Every camper will be greeted with cycling gear to help them fulfill their goal of completing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB in August. Campers will even receive an exclusive Leadville Trail 100 MTB Camp bike kit, courtesy of our official cycling apparel sponsor, Cuore! They will also receive a custom Leadville Race Series ORTLIEB bag, created exclusively for our camp athletes.
THURSDAY
Descending Clinic – route coming soon!
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
- Judy Rae Allen
- 15x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- John Callahan
- 30x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Rose Grant
- 3x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Patrick James
- 6x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Ray Landry
- 6x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Susan Mccotter
- 3x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Todd Murray
- 31x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Kim Ober
- 3x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Scott Peterson
- 3x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Lisa Sandoval
- 9x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Marvin Sandoval
- 14x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Erik Schmidt
- 2x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Christopher Short
- 5x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Scott Tietzel
- 10x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Grant Woolf
- 5x finisher | Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Bike
- Helmet
- Cycling glasses
- Cycling shoes
- Shoe covers
- Cycling rain jacket
- Wind vest
- Arm warmers
- Knee/leg warmers
- Base layer
- Jersey for each day of riding
- Long sleeve warmer jersey
- Shorts
- Socks
- Gloves
- Sunscreen
- Chamois cream
- Your planned nutrition (optional)
- Cycling computer (optional)
- Anything else you think you will need!
Train with what you’ll use on Race Day! You can find the following products at aid stations for all Leadville Race Series Events:
Assorted snacks and drinks (offerings may differ by event and aid station):
- Chips, cookies, candy, pretzels, fruit, bars, soda
Neversecond – Energy Gels and High-Carbohydrate Sports Drink
Here’s what you’ll find on course:
C60 High-Carbohydrate Sports Drink – Citrus and Unflavored – A mix of C30 formula to provide a 60 gram offering
C30 Energy Gels – Citrus, Passion Fruit, Orange, and Unflavored
C30+ Energy Gels (caffeinated) – Cola and Berry
There is a lot of mixed information when it comes to eating or drinking in the last hour before competition. Taking in some carbohydrate may help, because it provides extra fuel that may be needed, especially during longer events. However, it can also result in so called rebound hypoglycemia or reactive hypoglycemia with symptoms of weakness, dizziness and nausea. So, it can have positive as well as negative effects? What should we do? This blog will give you the ins and outs.
Skratch Labs – Hydration Mix, Energy Bars & Chews
Skratch Labs is proud to support this year’s athletes with on-course hydration and energy that helps you perform and tastes great—no gut bombs, no gimmicks.
💧 Sport Hydration Drink Mix – Lemon + Lime, Strawberry + Lemonade, Raspberry Limeade
🍫 Energy Bars – Peanut Butter + Chocolate, Cinnamon + Oatmeal
🍬 Energy Chews – Lemon + Green Tea, Sour Cherry, Grape
Check out our Visit Leadville page for all lodging, amenities, and things to do while you’re in town!
Leave No Trace | Do Leadville-Twin Lakes Right
The Leadville Race Series will directly hold and mirror the 7 principles already established and in place via the US Forest Service. Learn more here:
Learn how to do Leadville Twin Lakes right
Care for Colorado Leave No Trace Principles
Plan Ahead + Pack Smart
- Know the Course – Study the route, aid stations, portapotty locations, and terrain before race day.
- Pack Light + Right – Bring only what you need (hydration packs, snacks, gear); choose reusable or biodegradable gear.
- No Littering – Be prepared to deposit waste at Zero Waste Stations throughout the course. Intentional littering on the course will be grounds for disqualification.
Camp with Care
- Know Your Options – From dispersed sites to RV parks, plan and book early. Check if CMC offers event-specific camping.
- Dispersed = Primitive – First-come, first-served camping on public lands. No services provided. Camp 100+ feet from water and follow fire rules.
- Self-Reliance is Key – No bathrooms, no trash service. Pack it in, pack it out. Stop by the Visitor Center for pet waste bags.
Bathroom Rules
- Use Portapotties – Provided along the course and at aid stations. No exceptions. LRS is offering expanded portapotty options in 2025 and beyond.
- Backcountry Emergencies – Dig a 6″ hole 200 feet from water. Penalties apply for non-compliance. Carry a WAG bag for TP and hygiene items.
Respect the Land
- Historic Sites Matter – Crews are no longer allowed at the Twin Lakes Forest Service site due to past damage.
- Leave What You Find – Don’t move or take natural or cultural objects.
Fire Safety
- Check Restrictions – Before lighting any campfire, confirm local fire bans.
- Keep it Small + Cold – Never leave fires unattended. Fully extinguish with water until cold to the touch.
- Buy Local Firewood – Available at ACE or Big R in Leadville. Don’t import pests.
Wildlife Awareness
- Bear Smart – Keep food, trash, and scented items in bear-proof containers or locked vehicles.Twin Lakes has issues with trash attracting bears.
Respect the Locals
- Be Courteous – Don’t block driveways, urinate in private yards, or disrespect residents. Your behavior reflects on the entire race.
Cycles of Life 
Cycles of Life is a full service bike shop right in the town of Leadville, providing all types of minor and major repair, tune-ups, custom wheel building, suspension and fork overhauls, bike fitting and more. To make things easy for you, Cycles of Life can have your bike shipped directly to the shop where their team will unpack, assemble, inspect, fully tune and prepare your bike for race day. Post-race, simply drop off your ride and Cycles of Life will repack and ship to your destination.
Click here for more information.
We thank our sponsors for making the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB Camp presented by Kenetik possible. Whether local or national, we ask our participants and fans to look to these sponsors first for the services or products they provide. We truly could not host these amazing events without all of them. Our most sincere thanks to all!
While your body is working hard, your brain is working harder. Managing effort, maintaining focus, and making the calls that keep you moving when everything else says stop.
Ketones are the brain’s most efficient fuel source. Kenetik delivers 12 grams directly, no caffeine, no sugar, no compromises. Just clean, fast-acting metabolic brain fuel, available exactly when your performance depends on it.
This isn’t a sports drink. It’s brain fuel for the athletes who know the race is won in the mind first.
