Leadville, CO
The 'Race Across the Sky' — an out-and-back course at extreme altitude in the Colorado Rockies. Never drops below 9,200 ft. Hope Pass at 12,620 ft is tackled twice. Altitude is the defining challenge.
| Name | Mile | Elevation | Crew Access | Drop Bag | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Queen | 13.5 | 9,500 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Outward Bound | 23.5 | 9,300 ft | No | No | — |
| Half Moon | 30 | 10,200 ft | No | Yes | — |
| Twin Lakes | 39.5 | 9,200 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Winfield (turnaround) | 50 | 10,200 ft | Yes | Yes | 12:00 PM Sun |
| Twin Lakes (return) | 60.5 | 9,200 ft | Yes | Yes | — |
| Half Moon (return) | 70 | 10,200 ft | No | No | — |
| Outward Bound (return) | 76.5 | 9,300 ft | No | No | — |
| May Queen (return) | 86.5 | 9,500 ft | Yes | No | — |
| Segment | Miles | Terrain | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start to May Queen | 0–13.5 | rolling | moderate | Flat boulevard start. Settle into altitude pace. |
| May Queen to Twin Lakes | 13.5–39.5 | rolling | moderate | Sugarloaf climb, then long descent. |
| Hope Pass Out | 39.5–50 | climb | extreme | 12,620 ft summit. Power hike. Watch for lightning. |
| Hope Pass Return | 50–60.5 | mixed | extreme | Second crossing is harder mentally. |
| Twin Lakes to Finish | 60.5–100 | rolling | hard | Reverse the course. Find your reason to keep going. |
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