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Leadville Trail 100 Run 2027: when and how to enter the lottery

Colorado, United States

161 km+4,800 m gain

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Lottery opens (2027) 29 days Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Denver time

In short

The 2027 Leadville Trail 100 Run takes place on Saturday, August 21, 2027 ✓ date confirmed. To run it, the lottery opens on December 1, 2026 and closes on December 15, with results on January 6, 2027.

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What are the 2027 lottery dates?

  1. Dec. 15, 2026 Lottery entries close
  2. Jan. 6, 2027 Lottery results
  3. 21 August 2027 Race day ✓ date confirmedStart time not announced yet

How reliable these dates are: confirmed by the organizer.

What do you book and at what price?

What you bookA spot in the lottery for a bib
Price$495 (2026 edition), 2027 price not yet published; free lotteryPrice taken from the source, with its year.

How do you enter, step by step?

  1. Enter the ballot from December 1, 2026 to December 15, 2026Free. A card is required, charged only if you are drawn.
  2. Results on January 6, 2027By email. Drawn: the fee, processing fee and add-ons are charged.
  3. Card declined? One week to fix itOtherwise the place is lost.
  4. Not drawn? Aim for a qualifying raceLeadville Trail Marathon, Silver Rush 50 or Austin Rattler: at least 35 places each (registration from January 2027).
Good to know. The entry is neither refundable nor transferable: check your August dates before entering the lottery.

Don't miss the date

Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each, and on the morning of results day.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the 2027 Leadville Trail 100 Run?

On Saturday, August 21, 2027.

Leadville Trail 100 Run 2027: what is the opening date?

Lottery opens on Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., Denver time. Closes on Tuesday, December 15, 2026.

Does the Leadville 100 lottery cost anything?

No, it is free. Only those drawn pay the entry: $495 in 2026, 2027 price not yet published.

Can you run the Leadville 100 without the lottery?

Yes: by earning a place at a qualifying race (at least 35 per race), with a partner charity, or through the offer for Life Time members.

Is the Leadville 100 entry refundable?

No, it is neither refundable nor transferable, according to the lottery rules.

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Sources and checks. Lottery dates, results, rules and qualifying races taken from the official website (leadvilleraceseries.com); opening time carried over from 2025. Sources: Leadville Race Series, lottery and qualification. Page updated on October 27, 2026, dates checked on October 27, 2026. Does a date look wrong? Let us know.