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Leadville Race Series gets green light for final 4 summer events as Willow Fire reaches 40% containment
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· July 17, 2026
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Key points The decision comes as the Willow Fire has reached 40% containment and remains steady at approximately 6,800 acres. Further events are scheduled for August, including the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and the Leadville Trail 100 Run.
The Leadville Race Series will proceed with its final four summer events. The decision comes as the Willow Fire has reached 40% containment and remains steady at approximately 6,800 acres.
The series includes several upcoming events, with the first being a mountain bike stage race. Further events are scheduled for August, including the Leadville Trail 100 MTB and the Leadville Trail 100 Run.
For more information on the Leadville Race Series and its upcoming events, readers can refer to the original announcement from the series organizers, which expresses gratitude to first responders for their efforts in reducing the impact of the Willow Fire.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: Aspen Times Reading time: 1 min
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