VOLUNTEER

Volunteer registration for the 2025 Leadville Race Series opens April 7th at 10am MST.

The people are the heart of the Leadville Race Series. Without the people — the staff, the riders, the Leadville community — there would be no “Race Across the Sky.” And the backbone of those people — the core of the Cloud City energy, heart and spirit — are our volunteers. Our volunteers aren’t just a part of the Leadville Family — they’re the reason that, after 40 years, we’re still together.

From start line to finish festival, our volunteers create the legendary Leadville experience for our runners, riders, families and fans. As a volunteer, you roll out the red carpet, spurring on our determined athletes before, during and after our events. The best part? You can earn preference in the following year’s lottery. Before you volunteer, be sure to read through this year’s updates.

2025 Volunteer Shifts

GivePulse Registration 

  • To register for volunteer shifts, you must be logged in to a GivePulse account.
  • Create an account or log in here.
  • New members click the “Join” button on the Leadville Race Series page.
  • This will show you all available volunteer opportunities.
  • Please continue to check back for updates and/or new events loaded! 
  • Existing members will see the list once logged in! 

Shifts / Registering 

  • You must sign up for a shift through your GivePulse account. 
  • There are a limited number of spots in each shift. 
  • All shifts, for all events, will open on April 7th at 10am MST. 
  • We welcome and appreciate anyone who chooses to volunteer with a friend or family member without registering. However, only shifts that are registered and recorded within GivePulse are eligible for lottery preference.
  • Make sure to register through GivePulse as close to April 7th as possible to receive your preferred location and time.

Lottery Preference: What’s Changing for 2025?

We’ve made some updates for 2025 based on a few key things:

  • The number of race entries is limited by permits, and the 100 Run and 100 MTB have different limits.
  • Volunteers contribute anywhere from 2 to 90 hours each season, and their help is essential to making these events happen!

How Volunteer Spots Work:

  • 100 Run: The top 90 volunteers (based on hours) get entry.
  • 100 MTB: The top 120 volunteers (based on hours) get entry.
  • By removing the 15 hour requirement, we are able to give more volunteers the opportunity to earn an entry in 2025.

Important Notes:

  • You can use your hours for yourself or donate them to one other person.
  • Hours are only valid for the next race season. (Example: Hours from summer 2024 count only for 2025.)
  • Only Leadville-based events count toward volunteer preference.
  • There are no guarantees—while we do our best, unexpected things (like a pandemic) can change plans!

Logging Your Volunteer Hours

  • Log your hours at the end of your shift—this is the only way they get counted!
  • Go to GivePulse and click “Make an Impact” (top right corner).
  • Fill in all the info about your shift.
  • Your hours will be verified by November 30th.

Lottery Preference

  • You must register for the lottery between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15 for the next race season.
  • During registration:
    • When asked if you volunteered or had hours donated to you, select “yes.”
    • This unlocks the volunteer section, where you enter your personal or donated hours.
  • Only you (the athlete) register for the lottery and record your hours.
  • Then, kick back and wait—lottery results come out in early January!

Donating Hours

  • Thank you! Your time helps another athlete get a chance at entry.
  • You can donate your hours to one person if you’re not racing this year.
  • If donating, do not register for the lottery.
  • The person receiving your hours will include them in their registration—we’ll handle the rest!

Medical Volunteers

  • If you have medical training or work professionally as an EMT, Physician, Nurse, PA, etc., we can always use your skilled support!
  • Please reach out directly to our SAR medical team at: races@lakecountysar.org
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