LOTTERY & QUALIFICATION

As some of the most iconic races in the world, the Leadville Race Series events have become the ultimate goal for endurance athletes from around the globe. But with limited spots available, securing your spot in these legendary events requires planning ahead. That’s where this page comes in – your go-to resource for everything you need to know about the Leadville Race Series lottery and Qualification system. Start planning your journey to Leadville here today. 

MTB Events:

Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik

EVENT LOTTERY SELECTION RULES

  • Athletes will have the opportunity to be entered into the lottery for the 2025 Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik from December 1st, 2024, at 10 a.m. MST until December 15th, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
  • Registration for entry selection will be free of charge, but credit card information will be collected when you submit your entry and only charged if accepted into the race or if you choose to make a donation. A donation will not increase your chance of selection.
  • All athletes will be notified on January 7th, 2025. Subject to eligibility requirements, the individuals whose names are drawn will be awarded entry into the 2025 LT100 MTB. Selected participants will be notified by the email entered during the registration process and the participant’s credit card will automatically be charged the registration fee, plus a processing fee and any add-ons selected.
  • All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable and subject to all other terms, conditions and restrictions of the Leadville Race Series.
  • Group Registration Details: The group registration option is recommended for family, friends, and other small groups (up to 4 members) that ONLY want to race if they can do so together. The first athlete registering will be required to create a group name. It is essential for the remaining members sign up for the group with the group name matching exactly. For example, if your group name is “LeadvilleBigBuckles” the group name “Leadville Big Buckles” will not work. When the drawing selection takes place, the GROUP NAME will be the name entered in the drawing. If the group name is selected, every member of the group will be accepted and automatically charged the registration fee + applicable processing fees.
  • Only one application per person. You cannot apply as an individual and as a member of a group. Any registration fees processed due to an individual submitting multiple applications are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Athletes with existing entry to the 2025 event are NOT allowed to enter the 2025 lottery. Any registration fees processed due to an individual submitting multiple applications are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Any merchandise purchases made at registration will only be charged if the athlete is selected in the lottery.
  • Any donations to a foundation made at registration will be charged during registration.
  • If an athlete wishes to withdraw their name from the lottery, they must email the support team no later than 10 AM MT on 12/16/24.
  • If an athlete is drawn in the lottery and their credit card is declined, they will have one week to update their payment information or their spot will be forfeited.
  • The entire selection and registration process shall be at the sole discretion of Life Time, whose decisions and interpretations shall be final and binding. Life Time reserves the right to cancel, terminate or suspend the selection process or the event for any reason. Life Time reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it reasonably suspects or believes to be tampering with the entry process or to be acting in violation of these rules. Life Time shall not be responsible for incomplete entries or those that are not received by Life Time by the applicable deadline for any reason.

Group Registration Details: The group registration option is recommended for family, friends and other small groups (up to 4 members) that ONLY want to race if they can do so together. Group registration does NOT mean that the team is a relay team. Each person in the group will be competing individually. 

The first athlete registering will be required to create a group name and register for the lottery.

The other members of the group will select “join existing team” during registration and enter the team name that the first athlete entered.

It is essential for the remaining members to sign up for the group with the group name matching exactly. For example, if your group name is “LeadvilleBigBuckles” the group name “Leadville Big Buckles” will not work. When the drawing selection takes place, the GROUP NAME will be the name entered in the drawing. If the group name is selected, every member of the group will be accepted and automatically charged the registration fee and applicable processing fees.

Please note that if a member of your group has an existing preference into the lottery through volunteer hours or multi-time finishes, they will be forfeiting their preference in the lottery.

Only one application per person. You cannot apply as an individual and as a member of a group. Any registration fees processed due to an individual submitting multiple applications are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Registration for qualifiers opens in early January of each year and is available on a first-come first-served basis until sold out.  

 

Leadville Race Series qualifying events are a great way to earn a spot in the race, offering between 30-50 slots at each event. Each Leadville Race Series qualifier provides slots to the LT100 MTB, based on the total number of registered riders at each qualifier event. Half of the qualifying spots will be allocated based on the top age-group performances and half will be drawn in a lottery among riders who have finished the qualifier race within the allocated cutoff time. The number of slots is up to the discretion of the Leadville Race Series Team and varies by event size.

2025 Qualifier events include:

At all Leadville Race Series qualifiying events, half of the total LT100 coins will be distributed based on performance and half of the coins will be given away in the Event Lottery at the conclusion of the awards ceremony. Riders must be present to claim their coin. 

Half of the coins will be distributed based on performance:

  • Slots will be distributed to each gender and age group (20-29, 30-39, etc.) based on the percentage of total athletes in those age groups, with a minimum of one slot for every age group.
  • The top athletes in each age group will receive the allocated slots.
  • In the event a top athlete elects not to accept a slot, the slot will roll down to the next athlete in the results within the age group.
  • In the event slots are not claimed after the roll down in each age group, those slots will be allocated to the Event Lottery, as described below.

Half of the coins will be distributed through the Event Lottery:

  • Only finishers of the longer distance will be eligible to win an LT100 MTB coin in the Event Lottery.
  • All finishers under the predetermined maximum finish time who have indicated their desire to participate in the lottery will be entered in the lottery.
  • Names will be drawn from the eligible lottery athletes and slots will be given out.
  • In the event an athlete opts not to accept a slot, the slots will roll down to the next athlete that is drawn until ALL slots have been distributed.
  • Qualification slots must be claimed in person immediately.
  • Registration for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB must be completed and paid for during the designated time offered.
  • Only solo riders competing the required distance under the allotted cutoff time will be considered as potential qualifiers.
  • All registration fees for the LT100 MTB are nontransferable and subject to the Leadville Race Series deferral policies. 

Led by the best of the best, the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB Camp could be your entry into the LT100 MTB. Don’t wait around to see if you have luck in the lottery – secure a guaranteed spot in the LT100 MTB by registering for one of the LT100 MTB Training Camp spots with entry. As a camp participant, you will ride every mile of the LT100 MTB course while paying special attention to the most grueling sections to help get you ready for the August race or just to experience the challenging LT100 MTB course spread over three days.

Registration for LT100 MTB Camp + Entry opens December 1st, 2024. Registration for LT100 MTB Camp ONLY opens January 8th, 2025. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis until the event is sold out.

Receive an expert training program from the official coaching partner of the Leadville Race Series, Boundless Coaching, along with guaranteed entry to the 2025 event. Boundless Coaching offers high-touch, personal coaching from Leadville veterans and year-round education to guide your training for your best possible performance.

Head on over to Boundless Coaching for more info on the Coaching + Entry program.

Bypass the lottery and guarantee your entry by registering with a charity. Competing on behalf of one of our official charity partners not only guarantees you a spot in the 2025 race, but also provides you the opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Learn more info about our Leadville Race Series Charity Partner Program.

Volunteer for any Leadville Race Series event (in Leadville) for 15 hours or more or have someone volunteer on your behalf, and receive preference in the following year’s lottery.

Check out our volunteer page for more info and how to sign up.

Life Time members who have held a Club-Access Membership for at least 6 months prior to lottery/registration are eligible for guaranteed entry into Leadville Race Series events.

Leadville Trail 100 MTB – August 9th, 2025

Members can begin registering on 11/24/2024 and the deadline to claim guaranteed entry for Life Time members is 11/30/2024.

Qualifier Events:

Life Time members can register for Leadville Race Series qualifier events between 1/1/2025 and 1/7/2025.

RUN Events:

Life Time Leadville Trail 100 RUN Presented by La Sportiva

EVENT LOTTERY SELECTION RULES

  • Athletes will have the opportunity to be entered into the lottery for the 2025 Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva from December 1st, 2024 at 10 a.m. MST until December 15th, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. MST.
  • Registration for entry selection will be free of charge, but credit card information will be collected when you submit your entry and only charged if accepted into the race or if you choose to make a donation. A donation will not increase your chance of selection.
  • All athletes will be notified on January 7th, 2025. Subject to eligibility requirements, the individuals whose names are drawn will be awarded entry into the 2024 LT100 Run. Selected participants will be notified by the email entered during the registration process and the participant’s credit card will automatically be charged the registration fee, plus a processing fee and any add-ons selected.
  • All registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable and subject to all other terms, conditions and restrictions of the Leadville Race.
  • Group Registration Details: The group registration option is recommended for family, friends and other small groups (up to 4 members) that ONLY want to race if they can do so together. The first athlete registering will be required to create a group name. It is essential for the remaining members sign up for the group with the group name matching exactly. For example, if your group name is “LeadvilleBigBuckles” the group name “Leadville Big Buckles” will not work. When the drawing selection takes place, the GROUP NAME will be the name entered in the drawing. If the group name is selected, every member of the group will be accepted and automatically charged the registration fee and applicable processing fees.
  • Only one application per person. You cannot apply as an individual and as a member of a group. Any registration fees processed due to an individual submitting multiple applications are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Athletes with existing entry to the 2025 event are NOT allowed to enter the 2025 lottery. Any registration fees processed due to an individual submitting multiple applications are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Any merchandise purchases made at registration will only be charged if the athlete is selected in the lottery.
  • Any donations made at registration will be charged during registration.
  • If an athlete wishes to withdraw their name from the lottery, they must email the support team no later than 10 AM MT on 12/16/24.
  • If an athlete is drawn in the lottery and their credit card is declined, they will have one week to update their payment information or their spot will be forfeited.
  • The entire selection and registration process shall be at the sole discretion of Life Time, whose decisions and interpretations shall be final and binding. Life Time reserves the right to cancel, terminate or suspend the selection process or the event for any reason. Life Time reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual it reasonably suspects or believes to be tampering with the entry process or to be acting in violation of these rules. Life Time shall not be responsible for incomplete entries or those that are not received by Life Time by the applicable deadline for any reason.

Group Registration Details: The group registration option is recommended for family, friends and other small groups (up to 4 members) that ONLY want to race if they can do so together. Group registration does NOT mean that the team is a relay team. Each person in the group will be competing individually. 

The first athlete registering will be required to create a group name and register for the lottery.

The other members of the group will select “join existing team” during registration and enter the team name that the first athlete entered.

It is essential for the remaining members to sign up for the group with the group name matching exactly. For example, if your group name is “LeadvilleBigBuckles” the group name “Leadville Big Buckles” will not work. When the drawing selection takes place, the GROUP NAME will be the name entered in the drawing. If the group name is selected, every member of the group will be accepted and automatically charged the registration fee and applicable processing fees.

Please note that if a member of your group has an existing preference into the lottery through volunteer hours or multi-time finishes, they will be forfeiting their preference in the lottery.

Only one application per person. You cannot apply as an individual and as a member of a group. Any registration fees processed due to an individual submitting multiple applications are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Registration for qualifiers opens in early January of each year and is available on a first-come first-served basis until sold out.  

Leadville Race Series qualifying events are a great way to earn a spot in the race, offering between 30-50 slots at each event. Each Leadville Race Series qualifier provides slots to the LT100 Run, based on the total number of registered runners at each qualifier event. 

Half of the qualifying spots will be allocated based on the top age-group performances and half will be drawn in a lottery among runners who have finished the qualifier race within the allocated cutoff time. The number of slots is up to the discretion of the Leadville Race Series Team and varies by event size.

2025 Qualifying events include:

Half of the slots will be distributed based on performance:

  • Slots will be distributed to each gender and age group (20-29, 30-39, etc.) based on the percentage of total athletes in those age groups, with a minimum of one slot for every age group.
  • The top athletes in each age group will receive the allocated slots.
  • In the event a top athlete elects not to accept a slot, the slot will roll down to the next athlete in the results within the age group.
  • In the event slots are not claimed after the roll down in each age group, those slots will be allocated to the Event Lottery, as described below.

Half of the slots will be distributed through the Event Lottery:

  • Finishers of the qualifier distance will be eligible to win an LT100 RUN coin in the Event Lottery.
  • All finishers under the predetermined maximum finish time who have indicated their desire to participate in the lottery will be entered in the lottery.
  • Names will be drawn from the eligible lottery athletes and slots will be given out.
  • In the event an athlete opts not to accept a slot, the slots will roll down to the next athlete that is drawn until ALL slots have been distributed.
  • Qualification slots must be claimed in person immediately.
  • Registration for the Leadville Trail 100 Run must be completed and paid for during the designated time offered.
  • Only solo runners who have completed the required distance under the allotted cutoff time will be considered as potential qualifiers.
  • All registration fees for the LT100 Run are non-transferable and non-refundable

Don’t wait around to see if you have luck in the lottery – secure yourself a guaranteed spot in the LT100 Run by registering for one of the LT100 Run Training Camp spots which include an entry into the event. Open to all runners, this camp offers an introduction to the LT100 Run and is the perfect training tool for this year’s race. Seasoned veterans provide a great education as you cover the LT100 Run course over a three-day period.

Registration for the LT100 RUN Camp + Entry opens December 1st, 2024. Registration for LT100 RUN Camp ONLY opens January 8th, 2025. Registration is available on a first-come, first-serve basis until the event is sold out.

Receive an expert training program from the official coaching partner of the Leadville Race Series, Boundless Coaching, along with guaranteed entry to the 2025 event. Boundless Coaching offers high-touch, personal coaching from Leadville veterans and year-round education to guide your training for your best possible performance.

Head on over to Boundless Coaching for more info on the Coaching + Entry program.

Skip the lottery and guarantee your entry by registering with a charity. Running on behalf of one of our official charity partners not only guarantees you a spot in the 2025 race, but also provides you the opportunity to make an impact in the community.

Learn more info about our Leadville Race Series Charity Partner Program.

Volunteer for any Leadville Race Series event (in Leadville) for 15 hours or more or have someone volunteer on your behalf, and receive preference in the following year’s lottery.

Check out our volunteer page for more info and how to sign up.

Life Time members who have held a Club-Access Membership for at least 6 months prior to lottery/registration are eligible for guaranteed entry into Leadville Race Series events.

Leadville Trail 100 Run – August 16, 2025

Members can begin registering on 11/24/2024 and the deadline to claim guaranteed entry for Life Time members is 11/30/2024.

Qualifier Events:

Life Time members can register for Leadville Race Series qualifier events between 1/1/2025 and 1/7/2025.

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