July 12, 2026
General Registration is OPEN!
Put your grit, guts and determination to the test with a 50-mile course that packs more punch (per mile) than even the mighty Race Across the Sky. From technical climbs to high-speed descents, the Silver Rush 50 MTB takes riders across Leadville’s breathtaking panoramas and under the shadow of 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks. With 8,000 feet of elevation gain over 50 miles, Silver Rush offers the perfect trial run — and qualifying event — for the LT100 MTB.
*All events take place at Base of Dutch Henry Tubing Hill – US Highway 24 and McWethy Dr.
FRIDAY
- 2:00pm – 7:00pm | Packet Pickup
- Athletes STRONGLY encouraged to pickup on Friday.
- Base of Dutch Henry Tubing Hill
- No onsite registration.
- ID is required.
- Packets must be picked up in person – they will not be mailed or given to others.
SATURDAY
- 10:00am – 3:00pm | MTB (50 and 15) Packet Pick Up
SUNDAY
- 6:30am – 7:45am | Packet Pickup – 50 MTB ONLY
- 8:00am – SILVER RUSH 50 MTB START
- 8:00am – Wave 1 – self seeded
- 8:05am – Wave 2 – self seeded
- 8:15am – 8:30am – Packet Pickup – 15 MTB ONLY
- 9:00am SILVER RUSH 15 MTB START
- 12:00pm – 5:00pm Finish Festival
- 2:00pm – 15 MTB Awards
- 5:15pm – 50 Mile Awards and LT100 MTB Qualifier Coin Drawing
Minimum Ages:
- Silver Rush 50 MTB: 16+ on race day
- Silver Rush 15 Mile MTB: 14+ on race day
- Silver Rush 15 Mile MTB JUNIORS: 12-18 on race day
- Silver Rush Challenge: 16+ on race day
Registration Date:
- 1/9/26
Event Pricing:
- Silver Rush 50 MTB | $160
- Silver Rush 15 MTB | $70
- Silver Rush 15 MTB Juniors | $70
- Silver Rush Challenge | $300
- Silver Rush 50 MTB Tandem | $215
2026 Deferral Deadline:
- 7/10/26 at 2:00pm (start of packet pickup)
Please see our deferral policies page for complete information on deferrals.
From the very beginning, volunteers have made the Leadville Race Series possible. We truly appreciate all that our great volunteers do to make our races run smoothly and to make the racers’ experience unforgettable. If you are going to be in town for the Leadville Silver Rush Events, we would love for you to join the family and pitch in.
Thanks in advance for your help — we couldn’t do it without you!
Head on over to our Volunteer information page for more info on how to sign up!
Medical Volunteers:
We are looking forward to having safe events and we’re excited to welcome our new medical volunteers. If you are a doctor, nurse, or EMT and would like to help in this capacity, please email Andrea Rogers of Lake County Search and Rescue at races@lakecountysar.org for more information and to sign up as a medical volunteer.
Thanks in advance for your help — we couldn’t do it without you!
Click the link below to view live race results and timing splits, courtesy of Athlinks
Click the link below to sign up for SMS updates when your athlete crosses each timing split.
*Please note that due to backcountry terrain, there may be lag time on updates based on cell signal availability.
Click the link below to view and purchase your race day photos, courtesy of Marathonfoto.
*Please note that it may take up to 48 hours after the event for all photos to be uploaded.
The Silver Rush Challenge will take place beginning with the Silver Rush 50 Run on Saturday and ending with the Silver Rush 50 MTB on Sunday.
Racers that finish within the time limits of both of these races will receive a Silver Rush Challenge pickaxe. The male and female with the overall fastest combined times will be recognized as the overall winners.
2026 RACE WEEK RUNDOWN
The 50-mile out-and-back course takes racers through the historic mining district on the east side of Leadville. Primarily on dirt roads, first set by miners and their burros, it will begin at the Cloud City Ski Hut (located just below Colorado Mountain College on Hwy 24 on the South end of Leadville). None of the roads used will be closed to vehicle traffic, so please use caution. The route will take runners by and between many grand and historic gold and silver mines.
50 Mile Course Markings: PINK FLAGS
Silver Rush 50 weekend will have a 15.5-mile MTB race on the Sunday 9:00 a.m! This race will start and finish on the same course as the Silver Rush 50 MTB. This race provides an excellent entry option into mountain bike racing and will, of course, be accompanied by the tremendous Leadville views along the way.
15 Mile Course Markings: BLUE FLAGS
AID STATIONS
- There will be five well-supplied aid stations along course!
- No Bag Drop
- Mile 7.7 – Black Cloud Outbound
- Mile 14.3 – Printer Boy Outbound
- Mile 24 – Stumptown Outbound (12:50pm cutoff)
- Mile 34.2 – Printer Boy Inbound (2:20pm cutoff)
- Mile 40.3 – Black Cloud Inbound
COURSE CUTOFFS
- Racers that do not make the cut off at the aid stations will NOT be able to continue the race
- All cutoffs are based on gun time – and have factored in differing start times
- 12:50pm – Mile 24 – Stumptown
- 2:20 pm – Mile 34.2 – Printer Boy Inbound
- 4:35 pm – Mile 48.4 – Finish Line – Total Course Cutoff (8hrs and 30 minutes)
Train with what you’ll use on Race Day! You can find the following products at aid stations for all Leadville Race Series Events:
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.
🍫 Energy Bars – Peanut Butter + Chocolate, Cinnamon + Oatmeal
🍬 Energy Chews – Orange, Grape, Sour Cherry with Caffeine
We recognize crews as a critical component to all of our events. Our courses cover open roads and trails and careful consideration must go into how and where crews can access their athletes. A conscious plan around this is a foundation of our partnership with the community, USFS, BLM, City of Leadville and Lake County officials to ensure we are providing a safe event experience to everyone involved.
To support local community impacts and maintain safety on public roads, the only areas where crews are allowed on course are:
- Start/Finish Area
- Printer Boy Aid Station (mile 14.3 outbound, mile 34.2 inbound)
- Stumptown Aid Station (half way point, turnaround)
Printer Boy Aid Station and Stumptown Aid Station can be accessed using public roads, please follow the spectator map below for driving directions.
In an effort to maintain positive community relationships, it’s important to be aware our race courses cross multiple Private Property Sections including, but not limited to the following areas: Powerline, Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Road 2, near Oro City Aid Station, County Road 1 near Ball Mountain.
Parking and overall congestion in Leadville will be a crucial topic for everyone this season and for our presence in Leadville moving forward. NO athlete or spectator parking at the start line.
Parking Locations open to all athletes/spectators:
Parking Location open to ONLY crew:
Shuttle Schedule:
Award Schedule:
- 15 Mile Awards Time: 2:00PM
- 50 Mile & Silver Rush Challenge Awards Time: 5:00PM
- Location: Dutch Henry Tubing Hill
Award Categories:
Silver Rush 50 MTB awards will be given to the following categories:
- Top 3 Overall Male
- Top 3 Overall Female
- Top 3 Non-Binary
- Top 3 Para Male
- Top 3 Para Female
- Top 3 Single Speed Male
- Top 3 Single Speed Female
- Top 3 Tandem Teams
- Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female in the following age groups*:
- 19-under
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Silver Rush 15 MTB awards will be given to the following categories:
- Top 3 Overall Male
- Top 3 Overall Female
- Top 3 Non-Binary
- Top 3 Para Male
- Top 3 Para Female
- Top 3 Male and Top 3 Female in the following Junior’s age groups*:
- 12-14
- 15-17
Silver Rush Challenge awards will be given to athletes who complete BOTH the Silver Rush 50 Run and Silver Rush 50 MTB.
*Age group awards are based on the athlete’s age on RACE DAY.
The Life Time Leadville Silver Rush 50 MTB is a qualifier for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB.
There are a minimum of 35 LT100 qualifier coins up for grabs at each of the Leadville Race Series qualifier events.
- Qualifier coins will only be given to athletes who finish the longest distance race.
- Must be 18+ years of age on LT100 Race Day to be eligible
- Coin winners MUST BE PRESENT at the awards ceremony and claim their entry immediately.
- Coin winners must complete and pay for their registration for the Leadville Trail 100 during the designated time offered.
- All registration fees for the LT100 are non-transferable, nonrefundable, and subject to the Leadville Race Series deferral policies.
The 35 coins will be distributed based on overall, age group, and division performance, as well as an event lottery at the end of the awards ceremony.
PERFORMANCE-BASED COIN DISTRIBUTION
The performance based coins will be distributed to the top overall performances, as well as the top performances of each category. The distribution is simple:
- OVERALL: The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place of the men’s and women’s overalls will each receive a coin. Overall winners will be removed from their respective age groups. Any coin that is not accepted by the overall winners will go into the lottery.
- All remaining categories will receive (1) coin for the top podium spot.
- If an athlete from the age group or division categories elects to not accept their slot, the coin will “roll down” to the next top athlete in their category until accepted.
LOTTERY
- The event lottery is available to all official finishers who completed the longest distance within the official course cutoff time.
- TO ENTER THE LOTTERY: simply put the lottery tear-off tab bearing your unique number from your race plate into the drawing when they are called for after the awards ceremony.
- Names will be randomly drawn in the lottery from all eligible and interested athletes to distribute these coins until none remain.
Visit our LT100 MTB Qualification System page for more information.
Check out our Official Rules page to familiarize yourself with all policies that ensure a fair and safe experience for all.
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.
Unlock your full potential with our coaching partner Boundless Coaching, specializing in personalized endurance training for athletes of all levels. Boundless Coaching provides one-on-one guidance tailored to your unique goals and schedule. Whether you’re aiming to complete your first race or conquer a 100-mile+ mile distances, the Boundless Coaching team is dedicated to helping you succeed.
We thank our sponsors for making the Life Time Silver Rush 50 MTB 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!
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