Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 20th Annual Leadville Loppet on Saturday, February 25, 2023! 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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We are thankful for your patience while waiting for the results, which are now available! Congratulations to all who participated, and to those who secured a first, second, or third-place podium. Race results shown include overall winners and age group winners in either the Skate or Classic division of our chip-timed events of 10, 22, and 44k distances. The 5k Costume Ski was a more-casual, festive event, and participants are placed as they cross the finish line.  

 

 

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Details leading to the 2024 event:

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. 1 -- race day.

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

• 44K Course Map

• 44K Profile

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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. 1 -- race day. 

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

• 22K Course Map

• 22K Profile

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10k Ski Race Details:

• 12 p.m. Noon start. (Changed from10 a.m. start.) Three aid stations (including start/finish). 

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

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

• 10K Course Map

• 10K Profile

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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.

• 5K Course Map

• 5K Profile

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1K Kids Funski Details:

• 12:35 p.m. start. (Changed from 12:45 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.

• Course Map & Profile? It's a surprise.... :-)

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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. 24 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 Saturday on a limited basis.