Celebrating 21 Years!

As a fun idea from volunteers and students at Colorado Mountain College, the first Leadville Loppet was hosted in 2003. The race showcased the then-newly-dedicated Mineral Belt Trail's unparalleled mountain vistas; free, all-inclusive access to outdoor play, and community spirit that makes Leadville Leadville.

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Today, the Leadville Loppet continues to offer all of those attributes and has found its place among the most-loved winter community events, where Leadville locals and visitors gather to have fun, ski in costumes, share stories, and savor the race's legendary post-race potluck. 

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How to Register:

Registration is open! Day-before and day-of registration will also be available; however, advanced online registrations are encouraged and appreciated.

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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 -- Feb. 21.  $100 Feb. 22 -- race day.

• Race day registrations will end at 7:45 am on Saturday February 24.

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

• Course Map

• Profile Map

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22k Ski Race Details:

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

• $60 Nov. 1 -- Feb. 21.  $85 Feb. 22 -- race day. 

• Race day registrations will end at 7:45 am on Saturday February 24.

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

• Course Map

• Profile Map

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10k Ski Race Details:

• 12 p.m. Noon start time. (changed from 10 a.m.) Three aid stations (including start/finish). 

• $40 Nov. 1 -- Feb. 21.  $65 Feb. 22 -- race day.

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

• Course Map

• Profile Map

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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.

• Course Map? It's a surprise. : - )

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1K Kids Funski Details:

• 12:35 p.m. start time. (changed from 12:45 p.m.) Free to all kids.

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

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

• Course Map? 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.