McKendree Hickory Claims Women's Title in Her Debut at Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run as Adrian Macdonald Wins Third Men's Victory
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Life Time (NYSE: LTH) reported results from the 43rd Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva, where more than 650 athletes from 46 states and 15 countries took on the 100‑mile “Race Across the Sky.” McKendree Hickory won the women’s race in her Leadville 100 debut in 19:39:12, while Adrian Macdonald secured his third men’s title in 15:47:23.
According to Life Time, 387 runners finished within the 30‑hour cutoff to earn belt buckles, including 119 under 25 hours. The race used a modified route developed with local authorities to avoid areas affected by the Willow Fire, enabling the event’s return and continued community impact.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
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| Jul 31 | Content platform launch | Positive | +2.0% | Anniversary release and redesigned website coincided with a positive 24-hour reaction. |
| Jul 30 | Q2 earnings report | Positive | -3.3% | Q2 results and higher 2026 guidance preceded a negative 24-hour reaction. |
| Jul 17 | Strength training feature | Positive | -1.6% | Women's strength-training feature preceded a negative 24-hour reaction. |
| Jul 09 | Club opening | Positive | +0.4% | New Brea athletic country club opening preceded a positive 24-hour reaction. |
| Jul 07 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | +2.0% | Scheduled Q2 results release preceded a positive 24-hour reaction. |
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Crossing the finish line within the 30-hour cutoff, 387 runners earned belt buckles at the legendary Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva
On the men's side, Adrian Macdonald returned to the top of the
The legendary Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run returned to
The weekend once again showcased the breadth of the Leadville Trail 100, where professional ultrarunners, first-time 100-mile competitors and longtime endurance athletes share the same start line in pursuit of the legendary belt buckle. From the youngest athletes at 18 years old to runners in their 70s, the Race Across the Sky continues to challenge athletes while bringing together a global endurance community and the town that has made the event what it is today.
Highlights of the weekend include:
- A third
Leadville victory for Adrian Macdonald. Macdonald added anotherLeadville title to his resume, becoming a three-time champion after previously winning in 2021 and 2022. - A breakthrough debut for McKendree Hickory. After placing fifth in the Leadville Marathon earlier this year, Hickory returned to
Leadville to take on the full 100 miles for the first time and emerged as the women's champion. - DreamChaser, Pat Cade, gave back to his hometown. A six-time Leadville Trail 100 Run finisher and local Lake County High School teacher and coach, Cade started two and a half hours behind the rest of the field and spent the day chasing down runners to raise money and awareness for the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation. He passed 628 runners and raised more than
$90,000 - A new record for finishes is set. Eric Pence of
Leadville, Colorado , crossed the finish line at the Leadville Trail 100 Run for the 31st time, setting a new record for the event. - 41 Lead Challenge champions cross the line. Following a summer of racing in
Leadville , of the 130 athletes who started the Lead Challenge in June, 41 crossed the finish line to become Lead Challenge finishers. - 387 Athletes Finish the Race Across the Sky. 119 runners earned the prestigious large belt buckle for finishing under 25 hours, while 268 runners received the small belt buckle for crossing the finish line within the 30-hour cutoff.
Full race results are available here.
"Every athlete who starts the Leadville Trail 100 Run has a different reason for being there, but they all share a willingness to take on something incredibly difficult. That's what makes this event so special — elite athletes, first-time 100-mile runners, para-athletes and everyone in between coming together to chase the same legendary finish," said Kimo Seymour, President of Events and Media at Life Time. "We're incredibly proud of the athletes who took on the challenge, and especially grateful to the
The return of the race came following a summer marked by the Willow Fire, which affected public lands west of
Athletes followed the traditional route west from Harrison Avenue and around Turquoise Lake before turning back east around the lake and rejoining the course near the Outward Bound aid station, bypassing the traditional Sugarloaf and Powerline sections. From there, the course retained many of
For more than four decades, the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run has been woven into the fabric of the
The Life Time Leadville Trail 100 Run is one of more than 30 iconic athletic events owned and produced by Life Time, connecting athletes to a broader ecosystem that includes athletic country clubs, digital training and nutrition resources, and events spanning running, cycling and other endurance disciplines. For many athletes, the journey to
For more information about the Leadville Race Series, visit www.leadvilleraceseries.com.
About Life Time
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its more than 195 athletic country clubs across the U.S. and Canada, the complimentary and comprehensive Life Time app featuring the L•AI•C™ AI-powered health companion, and more than 30 iconic athletic events. Serving people ages 90 days to 90+ years, the Life Time ecosystem uniquely delivers healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment experiences, a range of unique healthy way of life programs, highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and more. Recognized as a Great Place to Work®, the company is committed to upholding an exceptional culture for its more than 50,000 team members.
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