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The Leadville 100 Mile saw McKendree Hickory win in 19:39, with wildfire forcing a course change. Ailsa MacDonald led early but faced issues in the final miles.
Adrian Macdonald won the men’s race for the third time, finishing in 15:47. Heavy rain cut short a Skyrunner race, reducing it to 15k with 1,500 meters of climbing. Read more trail coverage.
Denisa Dragomir won the women’s Skyrunner race in 2:00, while Alex Oberbacher took the men’s in 1:39. The Trofeo Kima race saw Hillary Gerardi and William Boffelli claim victories. Related: iRunFar to Cover 2026 UTMB Live.
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What should runners know about Leadville 100 and Skyrunner Races Highlight August 2026?
Wildfire rerouted Leadville 100, while Skyrunner races faced rain and safety concerns. The Leadville 100 Mile saw McKendree Hickory win in 19:39, with wildfire forcing a course change. Ailsa MacDonald led early but faced issues in the final miles.
When did Runner World publish this trail brief?
Runner World published this brief on August 24, 2026. The underlying iRunFar report was dated August 24, 2026.
Where can readers find the complete original report?
This summary is based on reporting from iRunFar. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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