COURSE UPDATE:LIFE TIME LEADVILLE TRAIL100 MTB PRESENTED BY KENETIK

Life Time has confirmed the updated course for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik on August 15, modified due to ongoing wildfires in the region. The team has worked closely with the local authorities to develop a revised route that ensures riders can safely take on the historic race while avoiding areas impacted by the Willow Fire. 

The Race Across the Sky returns for its 32nd edition, with a route that closely follows the traditional course, covering 9,916 ft of elevation across 102.1 miles. Athletes will head west from Harrison Ave as normal, first taking on St. Kevin’s climb before heading back east around Turquoise Lake to avoid the areas affected by the Willow Fire. 

The following areas were impacted by the Willow Fire and will not be featured:

• Hagerman Pass Road
• Sugarloaf Mountain
• Powerline

Athletes will rejoin the original course at the bottom of the  Powerline Descent, before heading into the Outward Bound aid station at mile 22.7. Riders will then ascend the iconic Columbine climb before heading back to town on the famous out-and-back course. 

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The remaining 2026 Life Time Grand Prix events are as follows: Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik – Saturday, August 15, 2026 Life Time Chequamegon MTB Festival – Saturday, September 19, 2026 Life Time Little Sugar MTB – Sunday, October 11, 2026 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel – Saturday, October 17, 2026  To learn more about the 2026 Series, visit www.lifetimegrandprix.com and follow along on YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook.