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 Columbine Mine, 12,424 feet. Majority is on forest trails with some mountain roads.

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

Thursday, August 9
10am-7pm
316 Harrison (Race Headquarters)
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.

Friday, August 10
7-10am
316 Harrison (Race Headquarters)
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
Lake County High School, 1000 West 4th 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.

3–5pm
316 Harrison (Race Headquarters)
Supply bag drop.

5pm
Lake County High School, 1000 west 4th St.
Free Carbo-Loading Dinner. A great chance to socialize and meet other riders and crews.

Saturday, August 11
6:30am
Corner of 6th & Harrison
Race Start. 5 AM – 6:15 AM Mandatory - Racers check into designated corral

3:30pm
9-hour cutoff time for the gold and silver trophy buckle

6:30pm
12-hour final cutoff time for completion of the race and the silver buckle.

Sunday, August 12
7:30am (Please note this time has changed from 8:30am)
Lake County High School, 1000 West 4th St.

Awards Ceremony. All awards will be presented at this time and must be picked up in person at the Lake County High School. 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
12-hour time limit and aid station cut-offs will apply: 10:30am - Twin Lakes Dam outbound (40m), 2:30pm - Twin Lakes Dam inbound (60M) and 3:30pm - Pipeline inbound (73.1m).

Aid Stations
Seven 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.

Due to overwhelming demand, entrance to the Leadville Trail 100 MTB Race will be again be lottery-based. Cost is $15 to enter lottery, which will be open until January 31, 2012. Winners will be chosen and notified February 15th. Cost for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB will be $275. The $15 lottery fees will be applied in full the following 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations; Leadville Legacy, IMBA and additional volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations.

Want to race Leadville and do it for a good cause? Charity slots are still available and include the Leadville Trail Legacy Foundation and the Life Time Foundation, among others. Donation amounts for event entry begin at $3,000. Contact Jimmy McGuire for details.

 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.

If you have questions about bringing a race crew, click here

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Leadville Past Champions

100 Mile MTB Top Finishers