Nearly 2,000 Cyclists Cross Finish Line at Sold Out Life Time Lutsen 99er presented by Visit Cook County

June 28, 2025

Participants represented 42 states and four countries; Winners from Minnesota, Wisconsin and Canada

Lutsen, Minn., (June 28, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand and producer of nearly 30 iconic athletic events, welcomed more than 2,000 cyclists to Minnesota’s North Shore for the 2025 Life Time Lutsen 99er presented by Visit Cook County this weekend. The fourteenth annual event saw participants from ages two to 77 take on one of five events, including the 29, 45, 59 and signature 99-mile distance, as well as kids races.

The event returned to the beautiful Superior National Golf course for both the start and finish, while also expanding the adventure with fresh route sections through the stunning Superior National Forest and Sawtooth Mountains. Participants traveled from 42 states and four countries to experience the unparalleled views and terrain of the North Shore of Lake Superior.

“The Lutsen 99er embodies Life Time’s mission to help people live healthier, happier lives through iconic outdoor experiences,” said Joe Wilkinson, Marketing Manager at Life Time. “Set against the stunning backdrop of Minnesota’s North Shore, this event brings together riders of all abilities to discover their potential on two wheels. We’re pleased to offer a distance and challenge for everyone!”

Full race results are available here. The event’s top finishers include:

99er – women’s division:

99er – men’s division:

59er – women’s division:

59er – men’s division:

45er – women’s division:

45er – men’s division:

29er – women’s division:

29er – men’s division:

The Life Time Lutsen 99er is a qualifier for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB. Athletes who finished the in the 99-mile race were eligible to earn a qualifier coin to the world-renowned mountain bike race in Leadville, Colorado. The coins were distributed based on overall, age group, and division performance, as well as an event lottery during the awards ceremony.

The Life Time Lutsen 99er is a part of nearly 30 premier athletic events owned and produced by Life Time, including the Miami Marathon, UNBOUND Gravel, the Sea Otter Classic, and Big Sugar Gravel. Next up on Life Time’s off-road cycling calendar is one of the most challenging mountain bike races in existence: the 70-mile Crusher in the Tushar on July 12 in Beaver, Utah. For more information on Life Time’s athletic events visit my.lifetime.life/athletic-events.html.

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About Life Time

Life Time (NYSE: LTH) empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio of more than 180 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 43,000 dedicated team members. 

Media Contact: Maddy Rivard | 651.955.7739 | mrivard@lt.life

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