Kate Courtney and Keegan Swenson Claim Victory at 31st Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik

August 11, 2025

Courtney crushes the women’s course record by over 10 minutes, while Swenson takes fifth consecutive title

Leadville, CO., (August 11, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – More than 1,700 cyclists flocked to the “Two Mile-High City” this weekend for the 31^st annual Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik. Owned and produced by the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the iconic mountain bike race drew participants from 50 states and 32 countries.

Riders ranging from ages 18 to 82 took to the starting line at the corner of 6^th St and Harrison Ave in downtown Leadville Saturday morning, eager to tackle the renowned 105-mile out-and-back journey. Participants ventured through a demanding mix of high alpine trails and forest roads, topping out on Columbine Mine with an elevation of nearly 12,500 feet.

For the first time, the event featured live coverage presented by Orange Seal on YouTube and the Life Time app so fans around the world could follow the action of the elite women’s and men’s races. Additionally, following the conclusion of the elite races, a live camera of the finish line allowed for audiences to stream all finishers – professional and amateur – who crossed the line in Leadville.

Life Time Grand Prix athlete and current Leadville Trail 100 men’s course record holder, Keegan Swenson, took his fifth consecutive win today, crossing the line in 5:45:35. On the women’s side, in her Leadville debut, Kate Courtney not only finished first with a time of 6:48:55, but she crushed the women’s course record that has been held since 2015. Courtney and runner-up, Melisa Rollins, became the second and third women ever to finish the race under seven hours.

“The Leadville Trail 100 MTB is one of the world’s most iconic endurance mountain bike events, challenging every aspect of a rider’s preparation and determination,” shared Amanda Kussin, Leadville Race Series marketing manager. “With the addition of live coverage this year, we were able to share the incredible grit of our athletes and record-breaking rides that happened today, with fans around the world.”

Full race results are available HERE. Top finishers include:

Top Finishers – Overall Female

Top Finishers – Overall Male

Top Finishers – Non-Binary

The Leadville Race Series resumes on Saturday, August 16^th for the Leadville Trail 100 Run presented by La Sportiva. The Leadville Trail 100 Run is one of the most iconic endurance running events in the world and the event that started the series. 2025 will mark the 42^nd edition of the “Race Across the Sky.”

Athletes seeking entry into the 2026 Leadville Trail 100 Run and MTB events can earn their way in through numerous qualifying races, including Life Time’s newest event the Life Time Coldwater Trail presented by Sunny King Auto. The inaugural race will take place in Anniston, AL this October. For more information on the Leadville Race Series and qualifying events visit www.leadvilleraceseries.com.

In addition to the Leadville Race Series, Life Time is the owner and producer of nearly 30 other iconic athletic events around the country. Next up on Life Time’s off-road cycling calendar is the Chequamegon MTB Festival on September 13 in Cable, Wisconsin. For more information about Life Time’s full portfolio of Athletic Events download the Life Time app or visit www.lifetime.life/athletic-events.

About Life Time®

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of 185 athletic country clubs across the United States and Canada, the complimentary, comprehensive Life Time app and nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic events in the country. The health and wellness pioneer uniquely serves people 90 days to 90+ years old through its healthy living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and ecosystem, along with a range of healthy way of life programs and information, and highly trusted LTH nutritional supplements and products. Life Time was recently certified as a Great Place to Work^®, reinforcing its commitment to fostering an exceptional workplace culture on behalf of its more than 49,000 dedicated team members.

Contact: Maddy Rivard | 651.955.7739 | mrivard@lt.life | LTAthleticEvents@Finnpartners.com