Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 21th Annual Leadville Loppet on Saturday, February 24, 2024! Thanks to all who competed, donned amazing costumes and enjoyed a sunny day on the Mineral Belt Trail. A tremendous thanks goes to the many volunteers who helped during the race preparation, start and finish, race aid stations, and during the post-race potluck. From race winners to our famous blueberry soup aficionados, the Leadville Loppet is great because of you.

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2024 Leadville Loppet Details

How to Register:

Early registration is scheduled to open Nov. 1, 2023. Late registration will begin Feb. 21, 2024. Day-before and day-of registration will also be available; however, advanced online registrations are encouraged and appreciated.

 

Cupless Aid Stations:

Loppet participants should plan to bring their own water bottles or hydration systems to use during the races. Aid stations will not provide disposable cups and will work to minimize using other single-use materials.

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Bring a Reusable Plate:

Post-race potluck participants are asked to bring a reusable plate, bowl, fork, and spoon. While the potluck will offer some recyclable/compostable products, we appreciate those who bring a reusable option to help reduce the event's footprint. A tremendous thanks goes to those who have done so in prior years, and a thank-you in advance to 2023 participants! 

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Choose Among Five Distances:

All distances will start and finish at the Colorado Mountain College Leadville Campus: 901 South Hwy. 24 - Leadville, CO

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44k Ski Race Details:

• 8:15 a.m. start time. Six aid stations (including start/finish). 

• $75 Nov. 1 -- Jan. 31.  $100 Feb. 21 -- race day.

• Can be used as a qualifier for the following-year American Birkebeiner.

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22k Ski Race Details:

• 8:45 a.m. start time. Five aid stations (including start/finish). 

• $60 Nov. 1 -- Jan. 31.  $85 Feb. 21 -- race day. 

• Can be used as a qualifier for the following-year American Birkebeiner.

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10k Ski Race Details:

• 12 p.m. Noon start.

• $40 Nov. 1 -- Jan. 31.  $65 Feb. 21 -- race day.

• Though not the 'official' costume race, ovations go to skiers who dress up!

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5K Costume Ski Details:

• 12:30 p.m. start time.

• $15 Nov. 1 -- race day.

• Dress up! Wigs, mullets, vintage ski garb, party pants, tutus, onesies, 2023 Captain Marvel suits, Elrond outfits... there's just no such thing as too much awesome for this race.

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1K Kids Funski Details:

• 12:35 p.m. start. Free to all kids. No pre-registration is needed. Just show up! 

• Kids show off their best costumes, colors, and outfits!

• Finishers receive a swirly-colorful lollipop and a toothbrush.

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Race bib/packet pick-up times and late registrations:

Pre-registered participants will be able to pick up race numbers 4 -- 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23 at the Colorado Mountain College Climax Gymnasium located at the CMC Leadville Campus. Others can also register at that time. Pre-registered participants may also pick up their numbers on Saturday morning, and day-of-race registration will be available on Saturday on a limited basis.