Leadville Run Camp 2024-67

June 20-22, 2025

Open to all runners, this camp offers an introduction to the Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva 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.

Whether you’re a “Race Across the Sky” first-timer or an old hand, we encourage you to join us in Leadville for an informative look at the country’s most scenic and challenging ultra-run course. Group training runs — both day and night — will familiarize you with key sections of the course, and discussion sessions with race veterans will help you get the most out of your race experience. Come spend some quality time with us and get to know your fellow racers. Our training camp is an experience you will carry with you forever. We like to think of it as a long weekend of good food, good running and good friends. Please note that the schedule may have to be adjusted due to the snowpack, but we’ll try to keep you informed as the run date approaches.

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.

EVENT SCHEDULE & ROUTES

*2025 Schedule coming soon*

2024 schedule for reference:

Friday

  • 3:30PM – 6:30PM – Check-In at the Leadville Race Series Store – 316 Harrison Ave., Leadville, CO
  • 6:00PM – 6:30PM – Kickoff with Leadville Race Series Staff & Guides Introductions
    • Welcome from LT100 Legacy Foundation and race co-founders Ken Chlouber and Merilee Maupin
  • 6:30PM – 7:30PM – “Tackling the Race Across the Sky” and all 100 Miles in Between; How to Optimize for Success
    • Lead by Ryan Krol, Rodrigo Jimenez, and Guides
  • 7:30PM – 7:50PM – Petzl Headlamp Demo with Katie Mussel and the Petzl Team
    • Check-out Petzl’s latest headlamps and try them out for the night run!
  • 7:50PM – 8:00PM – Load shuttles and depart for Mayqueen
  • 9:00PM – 12:00AM – Day One – Night Run (details below)
    • Mayqueen Aid Station to Leadville Race Series Store.
      • *Cut-off – We will implement a cut-off for anyone that may need extra rest for the big days ahead. Please know that you are important, your training is important and we want you to be successful. To ensure the best weekend possible for all, we will sweep the night run course and bring athletes and guides back as needed.
  • 11:00PM – 12:30PM  – Burritos at the Leadville Race Series Store.

THE RUN – DAY ONE

Saturday

  • 6:30AM – 7:15AM – Breakfast Q&A with Ryan, Rodrigo, and Camp Guides at Leadville Race Series Store 
    • Note: Shuttles and bag drop provided
  • 7:15AM – Load shuttles and depart for Mayqueen (Athletes to drive themselves or get a ride on shuttle bus)
    • MUST BE ON SHUTTLES no later than 7:30am!
  • 8:30AM – 3:00 PM – Mayqueen to Twin Lakes Run (details below)
  • 12:00PM – Shuttles begin running from Twin Lakes to Leadville Race Series Store
  • 1:30PM – 3:00PM – Q&A with Ryan, Rodrigo and Guides at Twin Lakes
    • Ryan, Rodrigo and Guides will be available to talk through: challenges, growing pains from the day and topics ranging from: pacing, hydration, fueling, gear, address questions about Sunday’s run
  • 6:00PM – 8:30PM – Dinner at Freight, 302 E. 9th St.
  • 7:15PM – 8:30PM – Panel featuring LT100 Run veterans:
    • Rodrigo Jimenez
    • Bob Africa
    • Junko Kazukawa
    • Donnamarie Provenzano 
    • Danny Bundrock
    • Ryan Krol

THE RUN – DAY TWO

Sunday

  • 7:00AM – 7:50AM – Breakfast and Check in at Leadville Race Series Store
  • 7:30AM – 7:50AM – Ryan and Rodrigo cover reminders and tips for the day ahead, pacing, fueling, hydration, headspace
  • 8:00AM – 3:30PM – Leadville Race Series Store to Stumptown and back run (details below)
  • 11:30AM – 3:30PM – BBQ Lunch at Leadville Race Series Store
  • 1:30PM – 3:30PM – Final Q&A with Coaches and Camp Guides
    • Topics: recap Day 3 route challenges, key takeaways, and how to adjust training for the next 6 weeks.
  • 6:00PM – 8:00PM – Dinner at Freight – 302 E. 9th St
  • 6:45PM – 7:00PM – Tapering and next 6 weeks with Ryan, and Rodrigo
  • 7:00PM – 7:30PM – Crewing Talk with Merilee, Sandy Mahon
  • 7:30PM – 7:45PM – Dig Deep Farewells with Tamira, Ken and Merilee

THE RUN – DAY THREE

  • 23.1 Miles
  • 3622′ Ascent, 3605′ Descent
  • Day 3 Route – Leadville Race Series Store to Stumptown and back
  • Willis Gulch to Hope Pass will be closed until July 15th, so we will be running an alternate route on Sunday. This route will include plenty of high alpine running to best simulate the run up Hope Pass. It features similar mileage and higher elevation than what Hope Pass would allow at this time of year due to snow.

REGISTRATION & PRICING

Registration:

  • Camp + Entry Registration opens December 1st.
  • Camp only Registration opens January 8th, 2025.
  • Limited availability, first come first served.

Pricing:

  • *2025 pricing coming soon!

Minimum Age: 

  • 17+ for participation in Run Camp
  • 18+ on race day for participation in LT100 Run

*Note: Event pricing is subject to change.

WHAT TO BRING

Each day make sure you have:

  • Running shoes of preference
  • Multiple pairs of socks
  • Multiple pairs of shoes
  • Running shorts
  • Gloves/mittens
  • Headlamp
  • Short sleeve shirt
  • Long sleeve shirt
  • Fleece mid-layer
  • Rain shell
  • Hat for the sun
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Gaiters
  • Trekking poles
  • Water bottles or running pack of your preference
  • Your planned nutrition so you can test it (you can also use our nutrition)
  • And of course, anything else you think you will need!

LODGING

You are responsible for your lodging in Leadville.

> View our lodging recommendations.

DEFERRALS

90 + Day Out From Event: 

  • Defer into the following year, pay a $150 fee.

89 Days or Less From Event: 

  • Defer into the following year, pay a $200 fee.

No transfers.

A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.

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