Leadville Marathon: Race Report

Описание: Interested in conquering the hardest marathon in North America? Like seeing what a race course looks like before you attempt it? This video is for you!

Check out this Leadville Marathon race report to learn what the course looks like, how hard the climbs are, and overall how to prepare. I hope you find it helpful as your train or prepare for any race in Leadville!

Overall Impressions and Tips for Running the Leadville Trail Marathon:
1/ Train for this as if it was a trail 50k. Yes, most of the course is dirt/gravel road but there is a TON of climbing (over 6,000 ft of elevation gain) and average finish times and paces are more similar to a 50k than a marathon
2/ There are plenty of wonderfully stocked aid stations: I suggest traveling light: no need for a big pack
3/ (If possible) spend as much time at altitude as you can before the race. I spent 3 weekends before the race training at altitude and this absolutely paid off for me!
4/ You could get away with road shoes on this course but I did just fine in trail shoes (I worse the new Mount to Coast T1 - an amazing, lightweight shoe for racing!). I prefer a bit of grip in gravel and loose rock like what you encounter at the top of Mosquito pass
5/ Practice long hikes in your training and don't skip leg day! Not only will 2+ mile climbs get you, but going back down is even worse if your legs aren't used to it.
6/ I got an Airbnb in Frisco (about a 35 minute drive) and though that worked out well. Race day was easy!

If you're doing this race: good luck! It's an incredible experience!

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