As one of the most well known mountain bike races on earth, getting into the Leadville Trail 100 has always been difficult. LT100 Qualifiers are long and tough, with lots of climbing, and are similar to the classic course at Leadville in that they avoid technically demanding singletrack trails and consist mainly of rugged jeep roads and gravel and dirt roads so they do not require exceptional bike handling skills.
This is it. The race of all races. One hundred miles across the high-altitude, extreme terrain of the Colorado Rockies. Created for only the most determined athletes. Starting at 10,152 feet and climbing to 12,424 feet, you’ll be challenged to catch your breath — while the views try to take it away.
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Need a nice challenge? Then forget this one. Cut the Leadville Trail 100 in half, remove all the easy parts, throw in technical descents, burning lungs and wild animals and you'll have a good understanding of what you’re about to get into.
First-timer or old hand, we encourage you to join us in Leadville for an informative look at the country’s most scenic and challenging course. Group training, offered both day and night, will familiarize you with key sections of the course. There will also be discussion sessions with race veterans to help you get the most out of your race experience. During our training camps, you’ll spend quality time with us and get to know your fellow racers. It’s an experience you’ll never forget.
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One race not enough for you? Try two days of exhilarating challenges. First, spend Saturday riding the Silver Rush 50 MTB, and follow it up on Sunday with the Silver Rush 50 Run. Finish both and you'll earn respect from everyone. Finish with the fastest combined time and you'll forever be known as a Silver King or Silver Queen.
Show the world what you’re made of. Race in five Leadville events — Leadville Marathon, Silver Rush 50 bike or run, Leadville Trail 100 bike and run and the 10K run — and you’ll be forever known as a Leadville Leadman or Leadwoman. Registering for, and completing in, the Leadman/Leadwoman Ultimate Challenge guarantees your spot in both the Leadville 100 Run and Leadville 100 MTB. If you are tough enough to compete in five of the hardest events on earth, the least we can do is make signing up for them easy.