This is an out-and-back course that starts and finishes in Leadville, with more than 15,000 feet of climbing. The main obstacles are the Powerline climb, the high pass at Sugarloaf and technical sections of the Colorado Trail. The high point is Hope Pass at 12,500 feet, which the organiser treats as the crux of the race. Entry is by lottery, with qualification routes and charity entries explained on the organiser's lottery page. You must be at least 18 on race day.
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