Deferral Information
Although we look forward to seeing you at our events, we understand certain things may come up that prevent you from attending. Check out our deferral policies for each event and please let us know if you have any questions!
Deferral registration for Leadville Race Series 2025 events is open November 1-15, 2024.
- Defer your entry according to deadlines for each event. See associated event for timelines.
- A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.
- If you defer an event, you will receive an email approximately one week before our deferral period of Nov. 1 – 15 – annually.
- You will receive a second email on Nov. 1 of that same year.
- The email will contain a code and link to register
- If you do NOT receive these emails, please check your spam/junk folder and search ‘Leadville Race Series’.
- If you do NOT receive these emails – you are responsible to email us within the annual deferral period of Nov. 1 – 15.
- If we do not receive an email during this time, we will not be able to honor your deferral at a later date, due to permit numbers.
To defer your entry for any of the Leadville Race Series events, Email our Athlete Services Manager at leadville@ltevents.zendesk.com with your name and the event from which you are deferring.
To withdraw your entry, email our Athlete Services Manager at leadville@ltevents.zendesk.com with your name and the event from which you are withdrawing.
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and repay 50% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and repay 100% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.
Deadline for 50% repay of 100 MTB: 5/11/2025 at 11:59 PM MST
Deadline for 100% repay of 100 MTB: 08/07/2025 at 1:00 PM MST (start of expo)
Deadline for 50% repay of 100 RUN: 5/18/2025 at 11:59 PM MST
Deadline for 100% repay of 100 RUN: 08/15/2025 at 11:00 AM MST (start of expo)
You can defer your entry by emailing a request to leadville@ltevents.zendesk.com
If you experience any technical issues logging into your CT account, please contact support@chronotrack.com.
90+ Day Out From Event:
- Defer into the following year, pay $150 fee
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, pay $200 fee
No transfers.
A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.
To defer your entry, log into your account at www.chronotrack.com and following the step-by-step instructions here: How to Defer.
Having trouble? Email our Athlete Services Manager at leadville@ltevents.zendesk.com with your name and the event from which you are deferring.
To withdraw your entry, email our Athlete Services Manager at leadville@ltevents.zendesk.com with your name and the event from which you are withdrawing.
90+ Day Out From 1st Event (Leadville Trail Marathon):
- Defer into the following year, pay $150 fee
89 Days or Less From 1st Event (Leadville Trail Marathon):
- Defer into the following year, pay $200 fee
No transfers.
A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event.
Deferrals close at Midnight on 6/15/25.
Please Note:
- Deferred registrations must re-register during the early registration window, 11/1 – 11/15, 2024. If the event fills when general public registration opens, prior to a deferred athlete registering, the athlete forfeits their deferred slot.
- Deferrals are only eligible for the following year, in the same event.
If we have to cancel due to a series of reasons, including pandemic, natural disaster, etc.
Athlete Option 1: Deferral
- Complimentary, guaranteed entry into the following year’s event
- Must register their deferral through the following year’s registration window.
- If registration fills or closes before an athlete uses their deferral- they will have to enter the event waiting list.
- Must register their deferral through the following year’s registration window.
Athlete Option 2: Refund
- 90+ days out – 70% refund
- 60-89 days out – 50% refund
- 30-59 days out – 40% refund
*No refunds on service fees, merchandise or donations. No refunds over 365 days since registering. Deferrals are only good for the following year, in the same event. *Life Time and the Leadville Race Series has the sole discretion to change the canceled event options at any time.
LEADVILLE RACE SERIES QUALIFIER EVENTS
Bike Events:
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 60% refund on the entry fee.
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
30+ Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 70% refund on the entry fee.
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
30 – Day Out From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
30+ Days Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 70% refund on the entry fee.
- Option 2: Defer into the following year for a fee.
- Deferral fees – 99er, 69er, 45er: $45 | 29er: $35
30 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year for a fee.
- Deferral fees – 99er, 69er, 49er: $45 | 25er: $35
*Refunds do NOT include processing fees, trail fees, donations, or merchandise
Email lutsen99er@ltevents.zendesk.com to request refund or deferral
NOTE: Military/Active Duty can request refund in full or deferral to following year at no cost. Must email lutsen99er@ltevents.zendesk.com with request and must show deployment paper or letter showing orders.
No refunds or transfers of race registration.
Athletes are allowed to defer entry into the following year. This requires payment of a deferral fee equal to 40% of the original paid entry fee. A race entry can only be deferred one time and only to the following year’s event. Deferrals must be completed no later than Sunday, April 13, 2025. Contact frosty@seaotterclassic.com for information.
If you choose to defer and you have purchased retail items during registration, please note the following. Retail purchases can be refunded if you selected to “Pickup” at the venue. Purchases completed as “Ship” cannot be refunded and a shipping fee will need to be collected. Retail purchases will not carry over in a deferred entry.
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 60% refund on the entry fee.
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 60% refund on the entry fee.
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
RUN Events:
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 60% refund on the entry fee
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 60% refund on the entry fee
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
30 + Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 70% refund on the entry fee.
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
30 Days Or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No transfers.
90 + Day Out From Event:
- Option 1: Receive a 60% refund on the entry fee.
- Option 2: Defer into the following year, pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
89 Days or Less From Event:
- Defer into the following year, and pay a deferral fee of 40% of the entry fee.
No refunds or transfers.