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Leadville Trail Heavy Half Marathon
The Leadville Trail Heavy Half Marathon will mark its 7th year in 2012. Run 15.46 miles through the historic mining district’s challenging old mining roads and trails, and hit a high of 13,185 feet at Mosquito Pass. The views will leave you breathless, if you’re not already.
Course Description
The race course is out and back through the historic mining district on the east side of Leadville. Race start will be at 8am in front of the Sixth Street Gym. The course is primarily on old mining roads and trails, topping out at 13,185 ft. at Mosquito Pass. You may be crossing snow on the course. The course will be well marked with fluorescent pink-and-black-striped ribbon and chalk arrows.
Schedule
Starting Time
8am
Starting Place
Sixth Street Gym, 124 E. 6th Street, downtown Leadville
Course Cut-Offs
There is a 8-1/2 hour total time limit, and there will be an aid station cutoff at 2pm - Resurrection inbound (11m).
Packet Pick Up
Race number and packet pickup is Friday at Race Headquarters, 316 Harrison Avenue, from 11am to 7pm, or at the Sixth Street Gym on Race Day starting at 6:30am.
Aid Stations
There will be 5 well-supplied aid stations for the Heavy Half.
Trash and Recycling
There will be trash and recycling containers at all full aid stations and the start/finish line. Please discard any trash in an appropriate container or within 100 yards of the aid station. Intentional littering on the course will be grounds for disqualification. The course – on trails both public and private – travels past many historic sites and through areas of exceptional beauty. Help us keep them pristine.
We will be recycling all plastic and aluminum during these races, and all our events. We’ll take care of this at the aid stations. At the start/finish, please ensure you place trash or recyclable materials in the appropriate containers, which will be well marked.
Register
Date: June 30, 2012
Fees:
$90
Registration closes June 23rd.
The race will be capped at 500 racers.
Qualifications: Entrants under 18 years must deliver a signed Parental Release & Waiver to race.
Mandatory: Photo ID required at check-in.
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Awards
All finishers receive a finishers medal. The awards ceremony and post-race meal will take place at the Sixth Street Gym at 5pm. Include staying for the awards in your race day plans. We recognize all finishers and have a fantastic buffet. Additional meal purchases are available for your family and friends. Age-group awards are also awarded at this time.
Race Results
Contact Us
Shannon Gipson
Event Contact
Phone: 719-219-9351
