Race Events

Real climbs, real descents, real fun! Takes place at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center on Saturday, February 7th Distance: 10.7 miles Climb: 1,121 ft Descent: -1,124 ft

23rd Annual Leadville Loppet Nordic Ski Races has been canceled for 2026 due to unfavorable snow conditions.  

Start and finish on Harrison Ave. in front of Cycles of Life. Participants will travel clockwise around the 11.6 mile Mineral Belt Trail with a little singletrack thrown in for giggles.  

Due to trail conditions the Fatty Patty winter mountain bike race has been cancelled. Instead Cloud City Wheelers will be hosting a Group Ride starting at 10am at the Twin Lakes Dam off Hwy 82.  

The name says it all. Through Leadville's historic east side mining district, this route might have perfect conditions, fresh snow, or maybe even dirt.

The Iron Hill 10K winds through the historic mining district of Leadville, Colorado — climbing nearly 800 feet before returning you to the finish with a story to tell. Plus, the Iron Hill Kids Fun Run means the whole family can participate with a .8 mile jaunt around the railroad. Part of the All About […]

The Turquoise Lake 20K offers unparalleled mountain views as you run clockwise around scenic Turquoise Lake. The first 6.5 miles of the course consists of hilly paved road. The final 5.5 miles consist of single track dirt trail. Proceeds benefit youth athletics and recreation (Children’s Fishing Day, Leadville Nordic, etc). Race Race Start: 9:00am on […]

Located at the historic Leadville National Fish Hatchery, the Fish Hatchery 5K features a scenic cross country style course that winds through subalpine forest near and around the Evergreen Lakes and lower Rock Creek area. The route consists of dirt road, path and trail. 7:00am - 8:00am: Pickup bib at the Leadville National Fish Hatchery […]

Across three days, you’ll cover every mile of the legendary course with special attention to the most grueling sections: Powerline, St. Kevins and the iconic Columbine climb. In the evening, you’ll join your experienced buckle-sporting guides for Q&A sessions on proper training, diet, bike setup and crewing logistics. Camp spots are limited and historically sell […]

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 […]

Simply put, the nation’s toughest marathon. The Life Time Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half presented by La Sportiva takes trail runners through the historic mining district’s challenging trails to the highest point of any Leadville Race Series event: Mosquito Pass (13,185 feet). As you take on the baddest trails and thinnest air in all of endurance racing, you’ll […]

The difficult decision has been made to postpone the Fourth of July Parade, 5K, and Airport Cookout. These events will be rescheduled for a future date when they can be held safely and without placing additional strain on our limited community resources.