By Rebecca Rusch Coaches aren’t just for pros. They are for anyone who wants to be efficient and get the most benefit from their hard work. If you’re committed to racing the Leadville Trail 100 MTB or a qualifying event,…
Eric Pence has finished the Leadville Trail 100 Run 20 times. We caught up with him to talk Leadville memories, snowshoeing, and of course, that big buckle. You achieved your 20th finish in 2014 — how does that buckle feel?…
By Emily Booth The true Leadville experience isn’t just found in the 100s. The pain, pleasure, tears and triumph that Leadville is famous for can also be found in the first run events of the season: The Leadville Trail Marathon…
Anyone who has ran a long distance race knows the impact a pacer can have on your entire experience. They are your sidekick, your encourager and at times, your therapist working to keep your mental and emotional game intact. When picking a…
The winners of the 2015 participant lottery for the 22nd annual Leadville Trail 100 MTB and 33rd annual The Leadville 100 Trail Run have been announced! All lottery entrants will be notified via email on Thursday, January 15 of their status. Both races will take…
By Rebecca Rusch “Be careful what you wish for 'Cause you just might get it And if you get it then you just might not know What to do wit' it, 'cause it might just Come back on you ten-fold”…
By Dave Wiens Still want to race? These alternatives for getting in will boost your fitness and give you the Leadville experience. The Leadville Trail 100 MTB is not for the unlucky or the procrastinator. There aren’t many races that…
By Rebekah Mayer & Ryan Krol Even though ultrarunners are among the most motivated types, the busy holiday season has been known to derail many a training plan. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out…
Emma Roca likes to balance adventures big and small, around the world and right at home in Spain. The adventure racer and 2014 female champion of the Leadville Trail 100 Run is also a mom of three, as well as…
Five years ago, Sally Bigham left the world of academia to make a go as a pro. In 2014, she became the Leadville Trail 100 MTB female champion for her second time. But despite being a serious bike racer, she insists…
Safety Update
We are excited to share, barring any further developments, that we have the green light to move ahead with our 2026 race season!
While the courses will look different, the same call for grit, guts and determination is woven deep into the trail ahead.
Please stay tuned over the next few days and weeks as our teams dig deep and work diligently to bring all critical/updated race information to you.