Imperial Challenge
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Imperial Challenge
The Imperial Challenge is an annual spring race presented by Race Breck and the Town of Breckenridge Recreation Department that runs from town to the ski peaks. Competitors leave the Breckenridge Recreation Center and travel to the base of Peak 7, then change to uphill gear and climb to the top of Peak 8 at 12,987′ before descending back toward the Peak 7 base near the Grand Lodge pool area. The first portion of the route follows County Road 3 and is mostly dirt road.
- First portion: 6.0 miles from Breckenridge Recreation Center to the base of Peak 7
- Total course: 9.2 miles with about 2,246 ft elevation gain to the top of Peak 8
The event includes multiple competition categories such as Runners, SkiMo, Retro Open, Heavy Metal Rec Open, Splitboard/Snowboard, Team Relay, and Team Duo. Helmets are mandatory for cyclists during the bike portion. A transition area and gear drop zone are located at the Crystal Peak Lodge parking lot beneath the Peak 7 gondola station; space and bike racks are limited and no bike security is provided, so participants are expected to secure their own equipment. Entry options include solo and team categories with published entry fees for solo, team relay, and team duo. Awards are presented to top overall finishers by gender and non binary classification across the listed categories. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
