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Leadville Turquoise Lake 20K

Leadville, United States • 30 May 2026

Leadville Turquoise Lake 20K

The Turquoise Lake 20K is a road and trail race in Leadville, Colorado, that follows a clockwise route around Turquoise Lake. The course begins with approximately 6.5 miles on hilly paved road and finishes with about 5.5 miles of single track dirt trail. The event starts and uses Matchless Boat Ramp as a venue location.

Proceeds benefit Leadville youth athletics and recreation, including programs such as Children's Fishing Day and the Nordic team. Entry fees listed are $40 for adults and free for participants 17 and under. Registration closes on Saturday, May 30 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time.

Parking at Turquoise Lake is extremely limited, and car pooling is requested. Rocky Mountain Recreation charges a day use fee of $11 per vehicle; participants already staying in a Rocky Mountain Recreation managed campground do not need to pay the fee provided their hang tag is displayed in the vehicle. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Leadville

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20 km
Leadville Turquoise Lake 20k
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