Imperial Challenge
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Imperial Challenge
The Imperial Challenge is a springtime mountain race in Breckenridge that combines a bike or run section with a ski, splitboard, snowboard, or run ascent and a downhill finish. Competitors start at the Breckenridge Recreation Center and travel to the base of Peak 7; the route to the ski area is about 6.0 miles on mostly dirt road. After a transition at the base of Peak 7, competitors climb to the summit of Peak 8 at 12,987 feet and then descend back toward the Peak 7 finish area near the Grand Lodge pool.
The transition area is located in the parking lot beneath the Peak 7 Gondola Station at Crystal Peak Lodge. Space for gear drop-off is limited and bike racks are first-come, first-served; organizers do not provide bike security, so bicycles should be secured with a lock. Helmets are mandatory for cyclists during the bike portion.
The event offers multiple competition categories, including Runners, SkiMo, Retro Open, Heavy Metal/Rec Open, Splitboard/Snowboard, Team Relay, and Team Duo. Entry fees listed for one year were $65 for solo categories, $90 for team relay, and $110 for team duo. The event publishes overall and category results and recognizes top finishers by category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
