Leadville 100 MTB FAQ: How Does the Lottery Work?
This post is part of the Leadville 100 MTB FAQ.
Because of the popularity of the Leadville 100 mountain bike race, many more entries are received than the field limit. It seems each year they slightly increase the limit but it's been in the 800-900 range. To get into the lottery, entries must be received in the Leadville 100 office by January 31st.
In spite of what you might expect, the lottery isn't totally straight forward. Some people are given preference in the lottery. Those that volunteered for any of the races put on by the Leadville 100, doing both the 100 mile run and bike, doing Leadman or Leadwoman, finished 5 or more times, Leadville locals, big name pros, etc. get preference.
I think the best way to make sure you get in is to volunteer. I've only heard of 1 or 2 people that volunteered the year before and didn't get picked in the lottery. My guess is they somehow didn't end up on the volunteer list. I always write at the bottom of the entry form where I volunteered the year before.
Of course for people that don't live close, volunteering isn't an easy option. Another method I've heard people use to help make the lottery is to enter as a group. Groups with up to 6 people can register together. Everyone in the group will either get in or not get in. If you can find someone that has preferential treatment for the lottery, it should increase your chance of getting in. I've never entered with a group but I haven't heard that this method doesn't.
Related Links: Leadville 100 MTB FAQ | 2007 Leadville 100 MTB pictures | 2006 Leadville 100 MTB pictures | Views from the Top of the Columbine Climb
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2 Comments:
Calling it a lottery makes it sound fair. I think its more like whatever Ken feels like doing when he gets out of bed in the morning.
I got my app in. I have a vague hope that being female might help?? I got nothin else that might give me preference so maybe that will mean something... I'll be checking the mail and will hopefully have reason to pay close attn to your FAQ...
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