2026 Leadville 100 Mile start. Image accompanying iRunFar’s report; reduced and presented for news commentary with the attributed report. View the complete source report.
Adrian Macdonald secured his third win at the 2026 Leadville 100 Mile, finishing in 15:47:23. Matthew Zupan finished second, and Tim Tollefson came in third. The race saw a modified course due to wildfire impacts.
McKendree Hickory won the women’s race in her debut, finishing in 19:39:12. Jacquie Mannhard and Emma Wood secured second and third, respectively. Ailsa MacDonald led early but faded in the final miles. Read more racing coverage.
The race started at 4 a.m. in Leadville, Colorado. The course was 99.7 miles with significant elevation gain. Weather was partly cloudy with scattered rain in the afternoon. Related: NAL Round Three: Title Race and Relegation Battle Intensify.
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What should runners know about Adrian Macdonald and McKendree Hickory Win 2026 Leadville 100 Mile?
Adrian Macdonald claimed his third victory, while McKendree Hickory won in her debut. Adrian Macdonald secured his third win at the 2026 Leadville 100 Mile, finishing in 15:47:23. Matthew Zupan finished second, and Tim Tollefson came in third. The race saw a modified course due to wildfire impacts.
When did Runner World publish this racing brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 24, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated August 23, 2026.
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