THURSDAY, AUGUST 14

• 5:00 pm – LT100 Legacy Foundation Hope Pass Dinner + Benefit
  •   For 200 guests, we’ll roll out the Red Carpet for a night of celebration with food, live music, special guests, and libations. 100% of the proceeds for ticket sales go to benefit the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation and the Life Time Foundation.
  • Signup for the Benefit Dinner

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15

• 10:00am – Mandatory Athlete Meeting
  • Location: Lake County High School Football field – outdoor venue
• 11:00am – 5:00pm – Packet Pickup / Expo / Drop Bags
  • Location: 135 E 6th Street
    • Photo ID is required
    • Packets must be picked up in person
    • Packets will not be mailed or given to others
• 11:00am – 5:00pm Drop Bags
  • Location: 316 Harrison Ave – Leadville Race Series Retail Store.
  • Only clear plastic bags are allowed
  • Clearly label bags with your name, race number and aid station in large letters
  • Drop Bag Return
    • ~8:00am Sunday
    • Location: 316 Harrison Ave – Leadville Race Series Retail Store.
    • Note: Any bags not picked up by 5pm Sunday will be donated to local charities!
• 2025 Expo Stage Programming coming soon.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 – RACE DAY!

• 3:00am – 3:45am Starting Line Open
  • Location: Corner of 6th St & Harrison
• 4:00am RACE START
• Cutoff Times – Saturday
  • 7:45am – Mayqueen cutoff (outbound)
  • 10:00am – Outward Bound cutoff (outbound)
  • 11:30am – Half Pipe cutoff (outbound)
  • 1:30pm – Twin Lakes Village cutoff (outbound)
  • 4:00pm – Hope Pass cutoff (outbound)
  • 6:00pm – Winfield cutoff (turnaround)
  • 10:15pm – Twin Lakes Village cutoff (inbound)
• FINISH LINE
  • Location: Corner of 6th St & Harrison

SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

• FINISH LINE
  • Location: Corner of 6th St & Harrison
• Cutoff Times – Sunday
  • • 1:15am – Half Pipe (inbound)
    • 3:00am – Outward Bound (inbound)
    • 5:00am – 25 Hour Cutoff Time – Runners that finish under 25hrs will get the BIG buckle (based on chip time)
    • 6:30am – Mayqueen (inbound)
    • 10:00am – 30 Hour Cutoff Time – Runners that finish under 30hrs will get “small” buckle (based on chip time)
• 12:00pm Awards Ceremony
  • Location: Lake County High School Football field – outdoor venue
  • All awards will be presented at this time and must be picked up in person.
  • Awards will not be given to others and will not be distributed before or after the awards ceremony.
  • Note: Belt buckles will be given away in the finish chute & finisher jackets will be printed and mailed to all athletes.

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 62-mile point.

• 100 miles
• GPX / Interactive Map
• 15,744’ Elevation Gain
• 9,219’ Lowest Point
• 12,532’ Highest Point

There are 11 aid stations along the course

• Aid stations will offer: Water, Skratch Labs hydration, bars and chews, Neversecond energy gel and high-carbohydrate beverage mix, and assorted foods including bananas, figs, pretzels, chips, coke products, etc.

Aid Station 1: Mayqueen (Outbound)

• Outbound cutoff time: 7:45 AM
• GPS link
• Outbound Mileage: 12.6
• No crew & spectator parking will be allowed at Mayqueen.

Aid Station 2: Outward Bound (Outbound)

• Outbound cutoff time: 10:00 AM
• GPS link
• Outbound Mileage: 23.5
• Access: via HWY 300, look for parking crews

Aid Station 3: Half Pipe (Outbound)

• Outbound cutoff time: 11:30 AM
• Outbound Mileage: 29.3
• NO CREW ACCESS

Aid Station 4: Twin Lakes Village (Outbound)

• Outbound cutoff time: 1:30 PM
• GPS link
• Outbound Mileage: 37.9
• NOTE: SEE CREW & SPECTATOR TAB FOR INFO ON TWIN LAKES VILLAGE ACCESS

Aid Station 5: Hope Pass (Outbound)

• Outbound cutoff time: 4:00 PM
• Outbound Mileage: 43.5
• NO CREW ACCESS

Aid Station 6: Winfield (Turnaround)

• Outbound cutoff time: 6:00 PM
• Mileage: 50
• NO CREW ACCESS

Aid Station 7: Hope Pass (Inbound)

• No Inbound Cutoff
• Inbound Mileage: 56.5
• NO CREW ACCESS

Aid Station 8: Twin Lakes Village (Inbound)

• Inbound Cutoff: 10:15 PM
• Inbound Mileage: 62

Aid Station 9: Half Pipe (Inbound)

• Inbound Cutoff: 1:15 AM
• Inbound Mileage: 70.3
• NO CREW ACCESS

Aid Station 10: Outward Bound (Inbound)

• Inbound Cutoff: 3:00 AM
• Inbound Mileage: 76.2
• Access: via HWY 300, look for parking crews

Aid Station 11: Mayqueen (Inbound)

• Inbound Cutoff: 6:30 AM
• Inbound Mileage: 87.4
• Parking allowed after 5pm.

Finish Cutoff: 10:00 AM

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

This event is held on the San Isabel National Forest under a special use permit.

To earn the coveted silver and gold of the Leadville Trail 100 beltbuckle, you must finish the race in under 30 hours for the small buckle and under 25 hours for the big buckle.

All buckle times are based on individual runner chip times, as they have been in years past. See the definition of chip time vs. gun time below.

• 25-hour cutoff time = BIG BUCKLE

• 30-hour cutoff time = SMALL BUCKLE and official finisher

CHIP TIME vs GUN TIME

• Chip Time – your time starts when you cross the timing mat at the start, and ends when you cross the timing mat when you finish – accounting for all elapsed time on the course.
• Gun Time – your time starts when the race starts
• Reminder – Chip time will be used to determine your belt buckle eligibility and there will be no changes to those times. Gun time will be used for course cutoffs.

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.

Crew & Shuttle Map:

Crew Locations

There are 4 official crewing locations. Runners will hit each location twice.

1. Outward Bound (GPS link)
2. Pipeline (GPS link)
3. Twin Lakes Village (GPS link)
4. Mayqueen (GPS link)

Note: Crewing outside of these 4 locations is against official race rules and may result in disqualification of your runner.

Parking (Outward Bound, Pipeline, Mayqueen):

• Follow all parking instructions/staff.
• Park only in designated areas.
• Do not disturb wildlife or vegetation.
• Aid stations do experience parking congestion. Be prepared to walk long distances.
• Be courteous to our local community and residents, and other crews, when parking.

Note: Twin Lakes is ONLY accessible via shuttle. 

MAYQUEEN CREWING LOCATION

• Mile 12.6 Outbound / 87.4 Inbound
• Crewing Begins: 5:00 PM, inbound only.
  • We will have a staffed and stocked aid station. 
  • Traffic will ONLY move clockwise around the lake.
  • You must access from the south/Turquoise Lake dam side.
  • Only 4 crew members + 1 pacer allowed. 

• All athletes will receive:
  • For crews:
    • 1 parking pass
    • 4 wristbands
    • (No wristband required for kids 10 & under)

OUTWARD BOUND CREWING LOCATION 

• Mile 23.5 Outbound / 76.2 Inbound
  • No crew or parking limits at this aid station! Bring all the support you need!

PIPELINE CREWING LOCATION 

• Mile 26.8 Outbound / Mile 72.7 Inbound
  • No crew or parking limits at this aid station! Bring all the support you need!

TWIN LAKES CREWING LOCATION

• Mile 37.9 Outbound / Mile 62 Inbound

• No crew driving access to Twin Lakes Village
  • All crews must use the shuttle from Outward Bound
  • Shuttles run continuously from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM (or until all crews return)
  • Each athlete receives:
    • 4 crew wristbands
    • 1 pacer wristband
    • Kids 10 & under do not need a wristband

How to crew at Twin Lakes:

Option 1: Reserved Crewing Spaces

Details:

• Each space is 10×10 – tents welcome!
• Reserved via random drawing. Athletes will receive a signup link by email to enter the drawing.
• Spaces randomly assigned and tied to athlete bibs (non-transferable).

Drawing Windows:

• Signup 1: May 16–23 → Results Announced May 28
• Signup 2: July 20–27 → Results Announced July 31

Setup & Drop-Off:

• Friday, Aug 15 | 12–10 PM
• Your set up time will be assigned based on bib numbers. 
  • Maps, bib assignments, and setup details will be sent out within two weeks of the event.
• Must drop tents, coolers, chairs, non-foldable strollers on Friday. These along with other large items will not be allowed on shuttles on race day.

Gear Pickup:

• Sat, Aug 16 (after 4 PM via shuttle, space permitting)
• Sun, Aug 17 | 7 AM–12 PM (drive-in access)
  Unclaimed gear after noon Sunday will be donated.

Option 2: Open Crewing

Didn’t get a reserved spot? No worries! 

• Crews/pacers wearing wristbands can still take the shuttle to Twin Lakes.
• Designated open crewing space will be available.

Please note:

• No large objects such as tents allowed in the open crewing space. 
• No crewing at Twin Lakes Visitors Center.
• Share space, meet others, and enjoy the Leadville familial spirit! We encourage crews to share spaces, especially crews with reserved spaces. Join the  Leadville Trail 100 Run participant Facebook group to find buddies!

CREW RULES

Crew must abide by Lake County & Chaffee County laws, race rules, listen and respect ALL Leadville Race Series Staff, Volunteers, and personnel in enforcement uniform or vests.

If you fail to abide and respect our community you will be asked to leave and your athlete may be disqualified!

CREW DO’S:

• Crews can provide food, drinks and supplies
• Pets are allowed at aid stations – must be leashed and under control at all times
• Crews should allow adequate time to walk to aid stations, expect crowds and congestion.
• Carpooling is encouraged! 

CREW DON’TS – GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION

• No crewing outside of official crew locations – Outward Bound, Pipeline, Twin Lakes, & Mayqueen.
• Littering
• Illegal parking
• No camping – arrive only on race day

PACER INFO

Pacers can pick up their runners at any point on course beginning at Twin Lakes inbound at mile 62.

Note: NO CREW ACCESS AT WINFIELD

Each runner will receive 2 pacer bibs at packet pickup. If you require more than 2 pacers, you will have to transfer one pacer bib to the next pacer, or you can pick up a pacer bib at one of the following checkpoints:

• Twin Lakes
• Half Pipe**
• Outward Bound
• Mayqueen

**No vehicle access at this point so you will be required to hike or bike in to obtain pacer bibs and to meet your runner at these locations.

PACERS DO’S

• All pacers must be wearing a bib at all times while on course.
• Pacers are allowed starting at mile 62 – Twin Lakes Aid Station inbound.
• You may have as many pacers as you wish, although only one pacer at a time (until mile 99).
• A pacer must fill out a waiver prior to being on course. The waiver can be filled out at one of the official checkpoints above or you may print one here. The waiver must be turned in at an aid station to receive your pacer bib.
• Pacers may act as burros, to carry food and equipment for their runner.

PACER DONT’S

• Pacers are not allowed to push, pull, carry or tow the runner.
• Any special pacing situations or requests (ie blind athletes) must be pre-approved by race management.
• Do not pace using a vehicle or bicycle.
• Do not take aid from vehicles.
• Do not camp overnight.

Parking and overall congestion in Leadville will continue to be a crucial topic for everyone this season and for our presence in Leadville moving forward. We know that with your help we can be great stewards of this community.

All athletes will be required to park at the Rodeo Grounds/Community Fields, Intermediate School, or High School Parking lot and take a shuttle (or run, walk, bike) to the start line. The shuttle locations are under 1 mile from the race start and will run efficiently and quickly to get you to where you need to be!

Shuttles will move crews safely along the course and reduce parking congestion at crew locations.

Please remember — No racers are allowed to continue past a cut-off point.

*2025 Shuttle info coming soon*

2024 Shuttle Map

Shuttle Info:

• Shuttles will loop from Community fields, Lake County High School, and Lake County Intermediate School parking lots to Start/Finish at the following times:
  • Race Start: 3:00 AM – 4:30AM
  • Saturday 10:00 PM – Sunday 10:30 AM
• Shuttles will loop from Outward Bound to Twin Lakes Village at the following times:
  • 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM or until all crews/athletes are back to Outward Bound

Crew Info:

• Please view the “CREW INFORMATION” tab for complete info.
• Crews are allowed at the following locations: 
  • Mayqueen INBOUND
    • 4 crew members allowed beginning at 5:00pm
    • All athletes will receive one parking pass for Mayqueen.
  • Twin Lakes Village –
    • 4 crew members allowed
    • Crews must park and shuttle from Outward Bound
  • Outward Bound – No crewing limits. Bring all the support you need! Outward Bound is a key location to drive and park with plenty of space available.
  • Pipeline – No crewing limits. Bring all the support you need! Half Pipe is a key location to drive and park with plenty of space available.

Winfield Shuttles: for athletes only

We will transport all runners in need of a shuttle from Winfield back to Twin Lakes.

In the interest of keeping all athletes as safe and warm as possible, we will run these shuttles to and from Winfield and Twin Lakes only, and not back to Leadville. Please call your awesome humans to meet you in Twin Lakes. You WILL have cell service once you are back past Granite on the shuttle to Twin Lakes – so you can make arrangements at that point.

2024

• RESULTS
• PHOTOS

List of all athletes starting:

• STARTING RUNNERS

Timing Split SMS Updates  – LIVE SMS Tracking available here.

Note – due to back country terrain, there may be lag time on SMS alerts based on cell signal availability.

VIEW PAST RESULTS & PHOTOS

Awards Schedule

The awards ceremony will take place on Sunday at the Lake County High School Football Field.

• Belt buckles will be distributed directly in the finish chute at the end of your race!
• All finisher hoodies will be custom printed and shipped directly to your door.
• Racers must complete the event in under 30 hours to be considered an official finisher and receive their hoodie and beltbuckle.

Sunday

• 12:00pm Awards Ceremony
  • Location: Lake County High School Football field – outdoor venue
  • All awards will be presented at this time and must be picked up in person.
  • Awards will not be given to others.

AWARDS

• 1000 mile buckles
• 2000 mile buckles
• 11 year jackets
• Last Ass Over the Pass (last official finisher)
• Age Group Awards (3 deep per category)
  • 18-19 Men / Women
  • 20-29 Men / Women
  • 30-39 Men / Women
  • 40-49 Men / Women
  • 50-59 Men / Women
  • 60-69 Men / Women
  • 70+ Men / Women
  • Non-binary Open
  • Overall Male
  • Overall Female
  • Para Male
  • Para Female

Age group awards will be based on the age an athlete will be on RACE DAY.

Overall male and female athletes will be removed from age group awards.

Note: If you cannot pick up your award, we will mail it to you for a small fee. After October 31st, buckles and awards will no longer be able to be shipped. Awards shipping can be purchased here.

DROP BAG DROP OFF

• Friday, 8/15/25: 11:00am – 5:00pm.
• 316 Harrison Ave, Leadville Race Series Retail Store

There are 5 locations on course that you can send drop bags:

1. Mayqueen
2. Outward Bound
3. Half Pipe
4. Twin Lakes
5. Winfield

Remember that other than Winfield, you will pass through each aid station twice. Pro tip: send 2 bags together – one to be used for inbound and outbound.

DROP BAG GUIDELINES

• DROP BAGS MUST BE CLEAR PLASTIC BAGS
• Clearly label bags in large letters with the following info:
  • Bib number
  • Name
  • Aid station name
• Liquids – any liquids in your bag should be leak proof and in non-breakable containers

DROP BAG RETURN

• Sunday, 8/17/25: 9:30am – 5:30pm
• Location: Leadville Race Series Retail Store, 316 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461

Note: Any bags not picked up by 5:30pm Sunday will be donated to local charities, we will not mail drop bags.

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

Skratch Labs – Hydration Mix, Energy Bars & Chews

Check out our Visit Leadville page for all lodging, amenities, and things to do while you’re in town!

Check out our Official Rules page to familiarize yourself with all policies that ensure a fair and safe experience for all.

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.

Tickets will be on sale closer to the event.

For 200 athletes, partners, friends and fans, an evening at FREIGHT, Leadville’s premier event venue.

Guests can expect exceptional food from the Silver Dollar Saloon (sensitive to dietary needs and prepared with race performance in mind), an open bar with excellent drink, live music, and a brief program highlighting the incredible social impact that the Leadville Trail 100 has had over the years through the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation and Life Time Foundation.

All proceeds from the evening benefit those two charities; learn more about them and their missions here:

Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation

Life Time Foundation

WEATHER

• Leadville temperatures in August vary from daytime highs in the upper 70s to nighttime lows in the upper 20s. Expect sunny mornings and afternoon showers, and be prepared for the Colorado high country’s volatile weather. During the race, it could rain, hail, and even snow. Lightning is hazardous, especially above the timberline. Hypothermia easily occurs with a combination of decreasing temperatures, wind and precipitation. It can result in confusion, and this can be deadly.
• No matter the weather, DO NOT attempt the round trip to Hope Pass without adequate warm and protective clothing. Remember, the summit is over 12,000′.
• See our complete LT100 Run Packing List here.

We thank our sponsors for making the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva 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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