Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half
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Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half
The Leadville Trail Marathon and Heavy Half take athletes along historic mining roads and single track on the east side of Leadville. The courses are out-and-back and reach Mosquito Pass at 13,185 feet, the highest continuous pass on the route. The course surface is primarily old mining roads and trails and may include snow. Marking on course includes fluorescent pink-and-black striped ribbon and flour arrows.
Event details:
- 26.4 miles Trail Marathon
- 15.4 miles Heavy Half
Aid and on-course support are provided: seven aid stations for the marathon and three for the Heavy Half. Stations offer water, Neversecond energy gels and high-carbohydrate drink mix, Skratch Labs hydration, bars and chews, Pickle Juice Company products, and assorted foods such as fruit, pretzels, chips, and cola. On-course nutrition brands and flavors are listed for planning and training.
Logistics note that packet pickup is handled at the event expo and race morning pickup is available with in-person photo ID required; there is no on-site registration or distance changes. Crews and spectators are limited to the start/finish area and the Resurrection aid station, which has specified access routes and crew shuttles to reduce course congestion. Parking is centralized at Community Fields and the high school lots with shuttle service to the start area.
The marathon serves as a qualifier for the Leadville Trail 100 Run and events distribute qualifier coins at awards. Minimum ages are 16 for the marathon and 14 for the Heavy Half. Registration opens January 7, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
