LEAD KING LOOP 25K, 8M, Kids Run

Lead King Loop 25K (Course Map)

The 25K dirt road course starts at Thompson Park in the quaint and historic mining town of Marble. Rounding Beaver Lake, you will climb 2,900 vertical feet over approximately 4 miles into beautiful Lead King Basin. Here you will traverse at 10,000 feet before rolling down past waterfalls, through the old mining town of Crystal and pass the famous 110-year-old Crystal Mill to then climb out of the river valley and scream back down Daniel’s Hill to the finish line.

Quarry Climb

The Quarry Climb is an 8-mile race that begins and ends at the Marble Children's Park. Participants follow a course through town, Millsite Park, and up and back down Quarry Road.

Kids 2.5K
The kids 2.5k race starts at Thompson Park, loops around Marble, and finishes back at the park.
All participants will receive a t-shirt, a goody bag, and an entry in the kid's raffle.

**Please note there is typically very limited mobile phone service at/around Thompson Park

Saturday, September 13th, Advance Packet Pickup/Late Registration

• 10AM - 6PM in Carbondale at Independence Run and Hike

Sunday, September 14, Event Day - Thompson Park

• 6:15 AM Bib Pickup
• 7:00 AM Hikers/Walkers 25K Start
• 8:30 AM Runners 25K Start
• 8:45 AM Quarry Climb Start
• 9:00 AM Kids 2.5K Start
• 2:00 PM Course Cutoff (strictly enforced for safety)

Online registration ends at sell-out, or at the end of advance packet pickup on Saturday, Sept. 13th.

The mission of the LKL Charity Race is to provide a sustainable and substantial fundraiser for Marble Charter School while providing the most runner—and sponsor-friendly trail run in the region. All proceeds go directly toward instructional supplies for the MCS students and staff.

Marble Charter School (MCS) is a public charter school in the heart of the Crystal River Valley. We are a small, rural entity serving a little over 30 families from Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Basalt, Redstone, and Marble. Our total student population this year is 45 students. We respect each child as a unique individual at the Marble Charter School. This promotes choice, trust, and independence. We help children reach their full potential by creating a supportive learning environment and championing a growth mindset. We encourage the use of observation, questioning, and experimentation as a means of gaining knowledge. Our combination of personalized instruction in core academics with project-based learning allows students to develop their skills in a real-world setting.