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Location: National Forest and private lands in the Colorado Rocky Mountains
Nearest Town(s): Leadville, CO
Event Date/Time: 8/21/99 4AM
Course Type: Out and back; Start/Finish Leadville
Surface: 54% singletrack, 28% dirt road, 10% jeep road, 8% paved road.
Description: 50 miles out and back in the midst of the breathtaking Colorado Rockies. Lowest
point 9,200 feet. Highest point, Hope Pass 12,600 feet. Majority is on forest trail
with some mountain roads.
Elevation Change: Climb 15,600'; Descent 15,600'
Altitude Range: 9200' - 12,620'
Longest Climb: 3400' over 5.5 miles @ M39.5 - 45 (9200' - 12,600'); 2700' over 2 miles @ M52 -54 (9900' - 12,6000')
Time Limit/Cutoffs: 30 Hours; 3.25 hrs @ 13.5 miles, 6 hrs @ 23.5 miles, 8 hrs @ 30.5 miles, 10.5 hrs @ 39.5 miles, 14 hrs @ 50 miles, 17.75 hrs @ 60.5 miles, 20.75 hrs @ 69.5 miles, 23 hrs @ 76.5 miles, 26.5 hrs @ 86.5 miles.
Aid Stations: 9; @ Mile 13.5, 23.5, 30.5, 39.5, 50, 60.5, 69.5, 76.5 & 86.5
Website: Leadville Trail 100
Race Director: Merilee O'Neal, RD P.O. Box 487 Leadville, CO 80461 Phone: 719-486-3502
Additional Information: Pacers allowed after the 50 mile point. Runners over 65 may have pacers the whole way. Muling allowed. All aid stations except Hope Pass are drop points. 5 medical checks.
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