Leadville Trail 100 Run Camp 2026

Leadville Trail 100 Run Camp 2026

Presented by Life Time Events
Trail Running
Leadville, CO
Jun 19–21, 2026
Solo Tour / Ride Moderate Mid-Distance Mountainous Technical Trail Alpine Mixed Surface

Day One Night Run

Distance
12 miles
Elevation Gain
970ft ascent, 780ft descent
Terrain
technical-trail
Short · Flat

Day Two Long Run

Distance
25.4 miles
Elevation Gain
3,200ft ascent, 3,900ft descent
Terrain
technical-trail
Mid-Distance · Rolling

Day Three Winfield Run

Distance
20 miles
Elevation Gain
6,700ft ascent, 6,700ft descent
Terrain
alpine
Mid-Distance · Mountainous
Duration
3 Days
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About This Event

Leadville Trail 100 Run Camp 2026 is a perfect way to kick off the summer and practice for all trail running events in Leadville Race Series. This is truly an experience that is open to all runners and offers an introduction to the Leadville Trail 100 Run Camp 2026. It is a long weekend of getting to know your fellow racers, getting an education from seasoned runners, intense training with expert runners, and celebrating the amazing scenery of the Rocky Mountains with great food and trails. Strambecco rates the event as one of the Best Trail Running Race Events in the Rockies and the Best Trail Running Race Events in Colorado.

Day One introduces you to experienced Camp Guides for all your questions and allows time to buy supplies at the local Leadville Race Series Retail Store, the meeting place for each day’s activities. That evening there will be a ~12-mile night run with ~970′ ascent, 780′ descent starting in Mayqueen; a shuttle is provided to drive all participants to the starting line.

Day Two includes breakfast before a ~25-mile run with ~3200′ ascent and ~3900′ descent that takes up most of the day before dinner at Freight and a discussion panel with eight experts, including Cat Bradley and Danny Bundrock.

Day Three starts with breakfast again before the final run of camp, a ~20-mile course with ~6700′ ascent, and ~6700′ descent from Willis Gulch Trailhead to Winfield and back. Lunch is a BBQ at Willis Guild Trailhead catered by Silver Dollar Saloon. The weekend wraps up with dinner again at Freight with the opportunity to talk with guides and experts. There is a limitation to camp, and it does not have a waitlist, so register ASAP!

Whether you’re a “Race Across the Sky” first-timer or an old hand, Leadville Trail 100 Run Camp is an informative look at the country’s most scenic and challenging ultra-run course. Group training runs — both day and night — 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. The schedule may have to be adjusted due to the snowpack.

Life Time Events

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Life Time Events is a premier organizer of endurance events across the United States, known for hosting some of the most iconic cycling and trail running competitions. With a mission to inspire healthier, happier lives, Life Time Events brings together athletes from all over the world to participate in challenging and celebrated events.

Prominent Events Organized by Life Time Events:

  1. Leadville Race Series
    • Description: The Leadville Race Series includes the legendary Leadville Trail 100 MTB and Leadville Trail 100 Run, two of the most challenging endurance events globally. Participants compete at high altitudes in the rugged terrains of Colorado, making these races a true test of endurance and mental toughness. Other events in the series include the Silver Rush 50 MTB, Leadville Stage Race, and Silver Rush 50 Run.
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  2. Sea Otter Classic
    • Description: Held in Monterey, California, the Sea Otter Classic is one of the largest and most diverse cycling festivals in the world. The event features a wide range of races, including road, mountain, and e-bike competitions, along with a massive expo that draws cycling enthusiasts from around the globe.
    • Link: Sea Otter Classic
  3. Unbound Gravel
    • Description: Unbound Gravel, formerly known as Dirty Kanza, is a premier gravel race held in Emporia, Kansas. It offers multiple race distances, including the grueling 350-mile XL route. The event is a cornerstone of the gravel racing community, known for its challenging terrain and the strong camaraderie among participants.
    • Link: Unbound Gravel
  4. Life Time Grand Prix Series
  5. Tour of the Battenkill
    • Description: Known as the “Queen of the Classics,” this challenging mixed-surface race takes place in Greenwich, New York. It’s renowned for its scenic yet demanding course through rural roads and offers a vibrant post-race celebration.
    • Link: Tour of the Battenkill

Life Time Events continues to set the standard in endurance sports, offering world-class competitions that challenge athletes while fostering a sense of community and accomplishment. Whether you’re into trail running, mountain biking, or gravel racing, Life Time Events provides opportunities to push your limits in some of the most stunning landscapes across the U.S.

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