Life Time Fitness - Leadville Race Series

The 100-mile out-and-back course is in the midst of the Colorado Rockies. Low point, 9,200 feet; high point is Hope Pass, 12,600 feet. Majority is on forest trails with some mountain roads. Pacers allowed after the 50-mile point (exceptions only by request).

All or part of this operation is conducted on Public Lands under special permit from the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

Thursday, August 16
10am-7pm
Race Headquarters, 316 Harrison
MANDATORY Medical Check-in. Photo ID required. Racer check-in and packet pick up. NOTE: Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be mailed or given to others.
5pm
Sixth St. Gym, 124 E. 6th St.
Carbo-Loading Dinner. Not a mandatory event, but lots of fun. A great chance to socialize and meet other runners and crews.

Friday, August 17
7 - 10am
Race Headquarters, 316 Harrison
MANDATORY Medical Check-in. Photo ID required.  

Racer check-in and packet pick up. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be mailed or given to others.

11am
6th St. Gym, 124 E. 6th St.
MANDATORY Final Briefing. Up-to-date conditions, any changes in race rules or procedures and last minute instructions will be provided. All entrants are required to attend. Crew representatives are also encouraged to attend. Immediately following the race briefing (about 12:30pm) will be a crew briefing.
3 - 5pm
316 Harrison (Race Headquarters) 
Supply bag drop.

Saturday, August 18
3 - 3:45am
Corner of 6th & Harrison
Line-up for race start!

4am
Starting line, 6th & Harrison. The Start!

Sunday, August 19
5am
25-hour cut-off for large silver and gold trophy buckles.

10am
30-hour final cut-off time for completion of the race and the silver buckle.

12pm
6th Street Gym. Awards Ceremony. All awards will be presented at this time and must be picked up in person at the 6th Street Gym. They will not be given to others and will not be distributed before or after the awards ceremony. Please see side bar for instructions on how to request buckle shipment if you cannot attend the awards ceremony.

Course Cut-Offs
30-hour time limit. Aid station time cut-offs will occur at: 7:15am - May Queen (13.5m), 10am - Outward Bound (23.5m), 12pm - Halfmoon II (30.5m), 2pm -Twin Lakes (39.5m), 6pm - Winfield (50m), 9:45pm - Twin Lakes (60.5m), 12:45am - Halfmoon II (69.5m), 3am - Outward Bound (76.5m), 6:30am - May Queen (86.5m).

Aid Stations
11 well-supplied aid stations.

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.

 Mandatory and Early Medical Check-In: 
Mandatory Medical Check-In: Racers must check-in at Race Headquarters, 316 Harrison, either on Thursday 10 am -7 pm or Friday 7 am – 10 pm. Photo ID required. Racer packets will not be given to others. NO LATE CHECK-INS.

Mandatory Pre-Race Briefing: 11am, Friday, August 17,  Race Headquarters, 316 Harrison. There will be no late check-ins.

Awards Ceremony will be held at 12pm on Sunday at the 6th Street Gym. All awards will be presented at this time and must be picked up in person at the 6th Street Gym. They will not be given to others and will not be distributed before or after the awards ceremony. If you cannot pick up your buckle at the awards ceremony send a check for $25 with your name, bib #, finish time, shirt size, and mailing address to:

Leadville Race Series
Attn: Malin – LT100 Buckle
316 Harrison Ave
Leadville CO 80461

Please note that buckles will not be shipped out until after September 15th.

If you have questions about becoming a pacer or a crew member, click here.

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