Meet the 9 Eagle County runners lining up for the Leadville Trail 100 Run

Meet the 9 Eagle County runners lining up for the Leadville Trail 100 Run

In 1983, 45 brave athletes took on the first Leadville 100 when Ken Chlouber organized the race to bring attention to the town after Climax Mine closed. The high-altitude trail run has since become one of the most iconic — and difficult — ultras in the world. Only 405 of last year’s 765 starters finished the grueling event, which includes over 15,000 feet of climbing and reaches a high point of 12,500 feet at the top of Hope Pass. This year, nin…

The Leadville Trail 100, A Celebration Of Endurance And Community

The post The Leadville Trail 100, A Celebration Of Endurance And Community appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Natalie Nicholson. Leadville Marathon. 2025. Life Time Leadville Race Series At 10,152 feet above sea level, Leadville, Colorado is the highest incorporated city in North America, and every August, it becomes the beating heart of endurance racing. The Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run, known simply as the “Race Across the Sky,” is one …