The Leadville Race Series began in 1983 with just 45 runners making the epic 100-mile trek through rugged Rocky Mountain terrain starting and ending in the historic and high latitude mining town of Leadville Colorado. Now produced by Life Time Events and still staying true to its origin and heritage, the world-renowned series stretches from New York to California and hosts thousands of racers on foot and in the saddle. Year after year, endurance athletes from all over the world test their grit, guts and determination with the ultimate goal of “Racing Across the Sky” and earning the coveted silver and gold buckle and the Leadville 100 mountain bike and or trail run race. Race with us and push your mind and body to the limit. The red carpet awaits.
The Leadville race series for mountain biking includes:
Each one of these mountain bike rides has multiple length categories to choose from. Each of the highest lengths in each can earn you a spot and a right to race, or just ride, the Leadville 100 mountain bike race; the most famous MTB race in the world.