Event Pricing:

• Solo Entry | $600
• Team/Tandem Entry | $725

Minimum age for participation:

• 14+ on race day

TEAM/TANDEM: 

• Captain/team leader registers team name and is charged for the team.
• Each member must register themselves and add themselves to team name.

Relay Team:

• Relay team can have max 3 riders.
• Rider who starts the stage, must finish the stage. No switching riders during the stage.
• One rider is allowed to ride more than one stage

Please see our deferral policies page for complete information on deferrals.

From the very beginning, volunteers have made the Leadville Race Series possible. We truly appreciate all that our great volunteers do to make our races run smoothly and to make the racers’ experience unforgettable. If you are going to be in town for the Leadville Trail 10k, we would love for you to join the family and pitch in.

Thanks in advance for your help — we couldn’t do it without you!

Head on over to our Volunteer information page for more info on how to sign up!

Thursday

Registration and Packet Pickup

• 5:00pm-8:00pm
• Location: LRS Retail Store – 316 Harrison Ave
  • Photo ID is required. Packets must be picked up in person. They will not be mailed or given to others.
  • No on-site Registration

Friday

Registration and Packet Pickup

• 7:00am-8:30am
• Location: Lake County Rodeo Grounds

Drop Bag Drop Off

• 7:30am-8:45am
• Location: Lake County Rodeo Grounds
• Drop bags must be a clear plastic bag with no liquids
• Neutral Tech – Cycles of Life will be onsite for neutral support for any last minute quick check overs!

Race Start – Day 1 – 40 Miles

• 9:00am
• Start – Location: Lake County Rodeo Grounds
• Finish – Twin Lakes Dam

Race Shuttles

• 12:00pm-2:00pm
• Twin Lakes Dam to Lake County Rodeo Grounds
• Race Shuttles will be taking racers back to the Lake County Rodeo Grounds
• Bikes are not allowed on Shuttles. There will be overnight security.

Note: If you did not sign up for a race shuttle during registration, you may:

• Purchase a seat at packet pick up (based on availability)
• $15 for one day and $25 for both

Awards/ Post-Race Dinner / Entertainment

• 4:00pm-6:30pm
• Location: Freight- 320 E. 9th St.

Saturday

Race Start- Day 2 – 22 Miles

• 9:00am
• Start/Finish at Twin Lakes Dam
• Note: Carpooling is highly encouraged to limit traffic and parking issues. There are no shuttles for day 2.
• Athletes can leave their bikes at the Twin Lakes Dam after Day 2 finish. There will be overnight security for bikes in this area.
• Neutral Tech – Cycles of Life will be onsite for neutral support, or check on any mechanical issues

Awards/ Post-Race Dinner / Entertainment

• 4:00pm-6:30pm
• Location: Lake County Rodeo Grounds

Sunday

Race Shuttles

• 6:00am-7:30am
  • Shuttles will run in a loop.
  • First shuttles leaving at 6:00am
• Location: Lake County Rodeo Grounds
• Race Shuttles will be picking up athletes at the Lake County Rodeo Grounds for the Twin Lakes Dam drop-off. Bikes are not allowed on shuttles.
• Neutral Tech – Cycles of Life will be onsite for neutral support, or check on any mechanical issues

Note: If you did not sign up for a race shuttle during registration, you may:

• Purchase a seat at packet pick up (based on availability)
• $15 for one day and $25 for both

Drop Bag Drop Off

• 6:00am – 7:30am
• Location: Lake County Rodeo Grounds
• Drop bags must be a clear plastic bag with no liquids

Race Start- Day 3 – 41 Miles

• 9:00am
• Start: Twin Lakes Dam
• Finish: Lake County Rodeo Grounds

Post-Race

• 11:00am-3:00pm
• Location: Lake County Rodeo Grounds
• Finish the weekend off with post-race food, beer and tunes!

Awards Ceremony and LT100 MTB Qualifier Coin Drawing

• 3:00pm
• Location: Lake County Rodeo Grounds
• Age group awards and LT100 MTB Coin drawing – must be present!

COURSE

The 100-mile out-and-back course, split into 3 stages, in the midst of the Colorado Rockies. Low point of 9,209 feet is located at the Twin Lakes dam. The high point is Columbine Mine, at 12,497 feet. The majority of course is on mountain two-track fire roads. A sub 11-hour finish time is required to be considered an official Stage Race Finisher.

• Stage 1 — 40 miles
  • Start at the Lake County Rodeo Grounds and finish at Twin Lakes Dam.
  • 3,812′ Elevation Gain
  • 11,128′ Highest Point
• Route map for Leadville Stage Race – Day 1 
• Stage 2 — 22 miles
  • Start and finish at Twin Lakes Dam while climbing/descending Columbine.
  • 3,940′ Elevation Gain
  • 12,497′ Highest Point
• Route map for Leadville Stage Race – Day 2 
• Stage 3 — 41 miles
  • Start at Twin Lakes Dam and finish at the Lake County Rodeo Grounds.
  • 4,501′ Elevation Gain
  • 11,122′ Highest Point
• Route map for Leadville Stage Race – Day 3 

Distances subject to change.

Please note: Due to safety restrictions on the course wheelchair participation is not permitted.

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.

There will be well-stocked aid stations along the course each day.

• 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, etc.

AID STATION LOCATIONS: 

Stage 1:

Carter Summit | Mile 10

Outward Bound | Mile 24

Stage 2:

Columbine Summit | Mile 11

Stage 3:

Outward Bound | Mile 15.4

Carter Summit | Mile 29.6

We recognize crews as an important part of the Leadville Race Series family. Crew pets must be leashed and under control at all times. Crews are welcome at Twin Lakes and Outward Bound aid stations. Crews should allow adequate time to park and walk to aid stations. Crew vehicles are not allowed on any dirt road sections of the course. Riders are responsible for the actions of their crews. Crews will not be allowed to access the base of Powerline or obstruct the junction of the paved road and jeep road where riders leave Powerline to head for Pipeline.

Getting to Outward Bound, crews should proceed south on Hwy 24 approximately 3 miles, then west on Hwy 300 for 1.8 miles. The aid station will be in the grassy area on the south side of the road.

Shuttles will be providing transportation for athletes from the Twin Lakes Dam finish line back to the Lake County Rodeo Grounds. No bikes are allowed on the shuttles, overnight bike storage will be available at Twin Lakes Dam.

In an effort to maintain positive community relationships, it’s important to be aware our race courses cross multiple Private Property Sections including, but not limited to the following areas: Powerline, Sugar Loaf Mountain, County Road 2, near Oro City Aid Station, County Road 1 near Ball Mountain.

Parking:

Shuttle Service:

Shuttle tickets are available for purchase by cash or card via QR code at Packet Pick Up.

$15 for single day, $25 for both

Shuttles are available on Day 1 and Day 3 as follows:

Day 1 | Twin Lakes Dam to Lake County Rodeo Grounds | 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Day 3 | Lake County Rodeo Grounds to Twin Lakes Dam | 6:00am – 7:30am

Note: No bikes are allowed on the shuttles. Secure overnight storage will be provided at the Twin Lakes Dam after Day 2 finish.

2024

• RESULTS
• PHOTOS

Daily Presentation

At the post-race dinner on each day, we will announce the daily stage winners.

Awards Ceremony

All athletes who finish the Leadville Stage Race in under 11 hours will receive a custom belt and a finisher belt buckle.

• Riders who finish in under 8.5 hours will receive a LARGE buckle
• Riders who finish in under 11 hours will receive a SMALL buckle

Awards Categories:

• Top 3 Overall Male
• Top 3 Overall Female
• Top 3 Para Male
• Top 3 Para Female
• Top 3 Non-Binary
• Top 3 Singlespeed Male & Female
• Top 3 Team Relay
• Tandem
• Top 3 age group Male & Female
  • 19-under
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-59
  • 60-69
  • 70+

Awards Rules:

• Overall top 3 male and female are taken out of their age groups. 3 coins will be dedicated to the overall male and female podiums.
• Age group awards will be based on the age an athlete will be on RACE DAY.
• Relay Teams are not eligible to earn a coin into the LT100 MTB

The Leadville Stage Race is a qualifier for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB.

There are a minimum of 35 LT100 qualifier coins up for grabs at each of the Leadville Race Series qualifier events.

• Coin winners MUST BE PRESENT at the awards ceremony and claim their entry immediately.
• Coin winners must complete and pay for their registration for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB during the designated time offered.
• All registration fees for the LT100 MTB are non-transferable, nonrefundable, and subject to the Leadville Race Series deferral policies.

The 35+ coins at each event will be distributed based on overall and age group performance, as well as an event lottery at the end of the awards ceremony.

• The performance based coins will be distributed to the top overall performances, as well as the top performances of each age category.
• If an athlete elects to not accept their slot, the coin will “roll down” to the next top athlete in their category.
• In the event that slots are not claimed after the roll down, they will be reallocated to the event lottery.
• The event lottery is available to all official finishers.
• Names will be randomly drawn in the lottery from all eligible and interested athletes to distribute these coins until none remain.

Visit our LT100 MTB Qualification System page for more information.

Your time at the 2024 Leadville Stage Race can be used to enhance your corral position at the LT100 MTB.

Corral Info Page

Train with what you’ll use on Race Day! You can find the following products at aid stations for all Leadville Race Series Events:

Skratch Labs – Hydration Mix, Energy Bars & Chews

Neversecond – Energy Gels and High-Carbohydrate Sports Drink

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.

Cycles of Life

Cycles of Life is a full service bike shop right in the town of Leadville, providing all types of minor and major repair, tune-ups, custom wheel building, suspension and fork overhauls, bike fitting and more. To make things easy for you, Cycles of Life can have your bike shipped directly to the shop where their team will unpack, assemble, inspect, fully tune and prepare your bike for race day. Post-race, simply drop off your ride and Cycles of Life will repack and ship to your destination.

Click here for more information.

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