Put your grit, guts and determination to the test with a 50-mile course that packs more punch (per mile) than even the mighty Race Across the Sky. From technical climbs to heart-pounding descents, the Silver Rush 50 Run takes runners across Leadville’s breathtaking panoramas and under the shadow of 14,000-foot Rocky Mountain peaks. With 8,000 feet of elevation gain over 50 miles, Silver Rush offers the perfect trial run — and qualifying event — for the LT100 Run.

EVENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, JULY 12

5:00am – 5:45am: Packet Pickup – 50 RUN ONLY

5:00am – 5:45am: Drop Bag Drop Off 50 RUN ONLY

6:00am: SILVER RUSH 50 RUN START

8:00am – 8:30am: Packet Pickup – 15 RUN ONLY

9:00am: SILVER RUSH 15 RUN START

9:30AM: SILVER RUSH 5K JUNIORS START

10:00am – 3:00pm: MTB (50 and 15) Packet Pick Up

12:00pm – 8:00pm: Finish Festival

1:00pm: 15 Mile & 5K Awards

5:00pm: Drop bags returned to start/finish

8:00pm: All drop bags must be picked up!

8:00pm: 50 Mile Awards & LT100 Run Lottery Coin Drawing

COURSE INFO

The 50-mile out-and-back course takes racers through the historic mining district on the east side of Leadville. Primarily on dirt roads, first set by miners and their burros, it will begin at the Cloud City Ski Hut (located just below Colorado Mountain College on Hwy 24 on the South end of Leadville). None of the roads used will be closed to vehicle traffic, so please use caution and follow the rules of the road. The route will take runners by and between many grand and historic gold and silver mines.

Total course cut off is 14 hours, 8:00pm. Racers that do not make the cut off at the aid stations will NOT be able to continue the race.

48.4 miles

7,503′ Elevation Gain

12,024′ Highest point

Awards schedule:

15 Mile Awards Time: 1:30PM

50 Mile Awards Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Base of Dutch Henri Hill- US Highway 24 and McWethy Dr

All finishers receive a medal.

Results will be posted online concluding the event.

LT100 Run Qualifying Spots will be awarded at the awards ceremony, must be present to claim your LT100 MTB Qualifier Spot.

Silver King & Silver Queen awards will be awarded to athletes that conquered BOTH the Silver Rush 50 Run and Silver Rush 50 MTB at the awards ceremony.

Award Categories

Silver Rush 15-Mile RUN participant awards will be in the following category:

Top 3 Men

Top 3 Women

Top 3 Non-Binary

Top 3 Para Male

Top 3 Para Female

Top 3 Juniors Male

Top 3 Juniors Female

Silver Rush 50-Mile RUN awards will be in the following category:

Top 3 Overall Male

Top 3 Overall Female

Top 3 Para Male

Top 3 Para Female

Top 3 Non-Binary

Top 3 age group male/female

19-under

20-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60-69

70+

Age group awards will be based on the age an athlete will be on RACE DAY.

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