Leadville Race Series Deferral Information

Although we look forward to seeing you at our events, we understand certain things may come up that prevent you from attending. Check out our deferral policies for each event and please let us know if you have any questions!
NEW! We have updated our deferral policies for 2023 Leadville Race Series Events. Please review the updated policies below:
Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Leadville Trail 100 Run:
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and repay 50% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and repay 100% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.
The last day to defer a 2023 LT100 Run entry is Friday, 8/11/23 at Midnight.
The last day to defer a 2023 LT100 MTB entry is Friday, 8/4/23 at Midnight.
Want to defer your entry? Please email our athlete services manager with your name and the event from which you are deferring.
Leadville Race Series Qualifier Events:
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 60% refund on the entry fee
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.
Deferrals close at Midnight prior to each event.
Want to defer your entry? Please email our athlete services manager with your name and the event from which you are deferring.
Leadville Trail 100 Run & MTB CAMP:
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Defer into the following year, pay $150 fee
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, pay $200 fee
No transfers.
A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.
Want to defer your entry? Please email our athlete services manager with your name and the event from which you are deferring.
Lead Challenge:
90 + Day Out From 1st Event (Leadville Trail Marathon on 6/17/23):
- Defer into the following year, pay $150 fee
89 Days or Less From 1st Event (Leadville Trail Marathon on 6/17/23):
- Defer into the following year, pay $200 fee
No transfers.
A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.
Deferrals close at Midnight on 6/15/23.
Please Note:
- Deferred registrations must re-register during the early registration window, 11/1 – 11/15, 2023. If the event fills when general public registration opens, prior to a deferred athlete registering, the athlete forfeits their deferred slot.
- Deferrals are only eligible for the following year, in the same event.
Want to defer your entry? Please email our athlete services manager with your name and the event from which you are deferring.

If the Leadville Race Series cancels the event:
If we have to cancel due to a series of reasons, including pandemic, natural disaster, etc.
Athlete Option 1: Deferral
- Complimentary, guaranteed entry into the following year’s event
- Must register their deferral through the following year’s registration window.
- If registration fills or closes before an athlete uses their deferral- they will have to enter the event waiting list.
- Must register their deferral through the following year’s registration window.
Athlete Option 2: Refund
- 90+ days out – 70% refund
- 60-89 days out – 50% refund
- 30-59 days out – 40% refund
*No refunds on service fees, merchandise or donations. No refunds over 365 days since registering. Deferrals are only good for the following year, in the same event. *Life Time and the Leadville Race Series has the sole discretion to change the canceled event options at any time.