Results: 2026
Adrian Macdonald won the Leadville Trail 100 Run in 15:47:23 for his third victory and McKendree Hickory won the women's race in 19:39:12, as 387 of 656 starters finished inside the 30-hour cutoff.
| Category | Name | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Men | Adrian Macdonald | 15:47:23 |
| Women | McKendree Hickory (USA) | 19:39:12 |
387 of 656 starters finished.
The 2026 course was rerouted around Turquoise Lake because the Willow Fire closed Hagerman Pass Road, Sugarloaf and Powerline, so the winning times are not comparable to times set on the traditional course.
Source: iRunFar — 2026 Leadville 100 Mile results. Checked September 14, 2026.
Next edition: August 21, 2027. The lottery opens December 1-15, 2026, with results announced in January 2027.
Event Overview
| Date | Aug 22-23, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Leadville, Colorado, USA |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Mountain |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 99.7 mi |
| State / area | Colorado (CO) |
| Course model | Out-and-back |
| Edition note | The 2026 race was run after regional wildfire impacts; the organizer had confirmed it would go ahead. |
| Elevation gain | 15,492 ft |
| Cutoff | 30 hours |
| Highlights | Hope Pass, Race Across the Sky |
Course & Terrain
High-altitude out-and-back on forest trails and mountain roads from Leadville, reaching approximately 12,526 ft.
Why This Race Matters
Leadville Trail 100 Run is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.
Preparing for a Race Like Leadville Trail 100 Run
The 100-mile race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:
- Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
- Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
- Gut training for ultrarunners: A six-week practice sequence for race-day fueling.
- Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.
Planning Notes
- Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
- Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
Related Preparation
- Compare verified US 100-mile races
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Open the 100-Mile format guide
- Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 18, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Leadville Trail 100 Run page — https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/run/leadvilletrail100run/
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 18, 2026.