Leadville Loppet
Leadville, United States • 21 Feb 2026
Event Overview
The Leadville Loppet is a Nordic ski event held on a Saturday in February. It includes several race distances and a kids' event.
Race Distances
The event offers five race options:
- A 44k freestyle or classic ski race.
- A 22k freestyle or classic ski race.
- A 10k freestyle or classic ski race.
- A 5k costume ski race.
- A 1k kids' fun ski.
The 44k and 22k races can be used as qualifiers for the American Birkebeiner.
Event Logistics
All races start and finish at the Colorado Mountain College Leadville Campus. Aid stations are provided, but participants must bring their own water bottles as the event is cupless.
Packet pickup and late registration are available the evening before the event at the campus gymnasium, as well as on the morning of the race on a limited basis.
An awards ceremony is held in the afternoon at the campus gymnasium. Parking is available throughout the college campus.
Background
The event is an annual fundraiser supporting the maintenance of the Mineral Belt Trail, an 11.6-mile, ADA-accessible loop trail used for non-motorized activities year-round. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.