October 30 & 31, 2026
Tucked in the northeast corner of Alabama, the trails of Coldwater Mountain are an absolute playground for off-road riders. Purpose built with smooth singletrack, challenging climbs, technical features, and gripping descents, these trails offer adventure for every skill level. Layer in vibrant fall colors and you’ve got the perfect recipe for an amazing riding experience.
50K
Friday, October 30th
100K
Saturday, October 31st
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*Please note that due to backcountry terrain, there may be lag time on updates based on cell signal availability.
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Race Week Rundown
Starting in Downtown Anniston, riders will leave the start/finish area and will pedal into the northeast portion of the Coldwater Mountain trail system. A series of green trails will be used to access the crest of the mountain and then riders will blaze through a 10-mile section of passable singletrack (newly constructed) off of Oval Office to access the southwestern corner of the trail system.
PLEASE NOTE: a portion of this course is on private property that cannot be accessed until race day! The dirt entrance off of Hwy. 202 that goes into the trail system that we will use on race day (1.6 miles into the course connecting to the Tortoise Trail) is private land and is posted with No Trespassing signs. Do NOT use this entrance–please enter the trails at the trailhead off of Monsanto Road which is one road to the west of the race day entrance.
Aid Stations will offer water, soft drinks, snacks, and GU products: energy gels, waffles, and drink mix.
This is a cupless event. Please bring your own cup or water bottle to fill up at aid stations.
There will be 2 Neutral Aid Stations throughout the 100k MTB. You will pass each of them twice:
- Aid Station 1: Mile 15.1
- No Cutoff
- Crew & Spectator Access
- Aid Station 2: Mile 25.1
- Cutoff: 11:15am
- Aid Station 3: Mile 38.3
- Cutoff: 1:15pm
- Crew & Spectator Access
- Aid Station 4: Mile 51.5
- Cutoff: 4:00pm
- Full Course:
- Cutoff: 5:00pm
There will be 4 Neutral Aid Stations throughout the 50k MTB:
- Aid Station 1: Mile 8.1
- Aid Station 2: Mile 15.1 – Crew & Spectator Access
- Aid Station 3: Mile 22.1
- Aid Station 4: Mile 28.6
50k MTB:
Awards will be given to the top 5 males / top 5 females overall.
100k MTB:
Awards will be given to the top 3 athletes in the following categories:
Overall Male/Female/Nonbinary/Para*
29 & Under Male/Female
30-39 Male/Female
40-49 Male/Female
50-59 Male/Female
60-69 Male/Female
70+ Male/Female
Single Speed
*Overall award winners will be removed from the age class awards
NOTE: Age group awards will be based on the age an athlete will be on RACE DAY
In this video, we discuss some final reminders for the inaugural Life Time Coldwater Trail presented by Sunny King Auto. In this video, Marketing Specialist Jack Shields, Race Director Micah Rice, and Athlete Services Manager Ryan Esser talk through some course reminders, packet pickup logistics, and tips for success before race day.
In this video, we discuss the course for the inaugural Life Time Coldwater Trail presented by Sunny King Auto. Race Director Micah Rice talks through the course in its entirety, including sections to watch out for and the nuances between each course. We also discuss the official rules and some tips for success.
The Life Time Coldwater Trail MTB presented by Sunny King Auto is a qualifier for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik.
There are a minimum of 35 LT100 qualifier coins up for grabs at each of the Leadville Race Series qualifier events.
- Qualifier coins will only be given to athletes who finish the 100k MTB.
- Coin winners MUST BE PRESENT at the awards ceremony and claim their entry immediately.
- Coin winners must complete and pay for their registration for the Leadville Trail 100 MTB during the designated time offered.
- All registration fees for the LT100 MTB are non-transferable, nonrefundable, and subject to the Leadville Race Series deferral policies.
The 35+ coins at each event will be distributed based on overall and age group performance, as well as an event lottery at the end of the awards ceremony.
- The performance based coins will be distributed to the top overall performances, as well as the top performances of each age category.
- If an athlete elects to not accept their slot, the coin will “roll down” to the next top athlete in their category.
- In the event that slots are not claimed after the roll down, they will be reallocated to the event lottery.
- The event lottery is available to all official finishers.
- Names will be randomly drawn in the lottery from all eligible and interested athletes to distribute these coins until none remain.
Visit our Leadville Trail 100 Qualification System page for more information.
