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Lead King Loop 25k

Name: Lead King Loop 25k
Start: 2025-09-14
End: 2025-09-14
Location: Marble

Marble, United States • 14 Sep 2025

Located in Marble, Colorado, the Lead King Loop 25K offers a scenic mountain course through the Elk Mountains, Lead King Basin, and the historic Crystal Mill. The 25K dirt-road route climbs about 2,900 vertical feet over roughly four miles into Lead King Basin, stays around 10,000 feet, then descends back toward the finish at Thompson Park. An 8-mile Quarry Climb option runs along the Yule Marble Quarry Road, framed by Maroon Bells–Snowmass and Ragged Wilderness. Afterward, participants enjoy Slow Groovin' BBQ and a cold beer; kids can run 2.5K. Proceeds benefit Marble Charter School; event run by volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Marble

Race information

Website

25 km

Lead King Loop 25k

8 mi

Quarry Climb 8 Miler

Kids 2.5k Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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