Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Inc.

There is but one Leadville Trail 100 and it has changed so many lives. The Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation provides an opportunity for those individuals to give back to the place that allowed them to DIG DEEP into that inexhaustible well of Grit, Guts & Determination.

Testimonials

"The continued support of the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation has made a real impact on our ability to build, improve, and preserve trails throughout Leadville and Lake County. Their investment in Cloud City Wheelers helps us create more opportunities for our community to get outside, ride bikes and enjoy the incredible trail system we’re lucky to call home. We’re incredibly grateful to the Legacy Foundation for believing in our mission and continuing to invest in trails that will serve our community for years to come.” Cloud City Wheelers (2025)

"The Legacy Foundation’s annual holiday party is one of those traditions that makes Leadville feel so special. For our children, the excitement of the day is unforgettable. They light up when they see the celebration and realize there is a gift chosen especially for them. What makes it even more meaningful is knowing that generations of Leadville children have shared in this same tradition. These are the moments our kids remember, and the moments that remind our families just how deeply this community cares for them. We are incredibly grateful to the Legacy Foundation for continuing to bring this joy, generosity, and magic to our youngest community members year after year!" The Center for Childhood Learning (2024)

“During the Willow Fire, our team was called on during an incredibly demanding time for Lake County. When our community needed us most, the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation stepped up for us. Their $5,000 grant gave us the flexibility to fill critical funding gaps and focus on what mattered most: being there for our community. Support like this means even more during an emergency. It means knowing there are people behind us while we’re working to keep others safe. We are incredibly grateful to the Legacy Foundation for recognizing a need and responding without hesitation. When Lake County faced a difficult moment, they showed up for the people who were showing up for everyone else.” Lake County Search and Rescue (2025)

“Receiving a Trail 100 Scholarship means so much more to me than the money. It’s knowing that my community believes in me and wants to see me succeed. This scholarship gives me the opportunity to continue my education, work toward my goals and take the next step with people back home cheering me on. Growing up in a small community makes that support feel even more meaningful. Thank you to the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation for helping us chase what’s next.” Lake County High School Graduate (Class of 2025)

"Thank you so much for awarding scholarships to Lake County District graduates this year. I really appreciate how you take time to recognize every student individually during scholarship night. Just like the special holiday gifts you gave back in preschool. Moments like these make us feel truly seen, valued, and show how much you care about our school and our community." Lake County High School Graduate (Class of 2025)

"Thank you so much for awarding me a Trail 100 Scholarship. I’m excited to continue my education at Colorado Mountain College here in Leadville, and this scholarship will cover the cost of my associate degree. Knowing that I can take this next step without having to worry as much about the financial cost means a lot to me and my family. I’m grateful to have grown up in a community that supports its students and continues to invest in us even after we graduate. Thank you for believing in Lake County High School students and helping make our future goals possible." Lake County High School Graduate (Class of 2024)

“For the past few years, the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation has helped make our annual Lake County High School musical possible as our presenting sponsor. Their support gives our students the opportunity to step on stage, challenge themselves, discover new talents, and be part of something they’ll remember long after high school. A school musical is so much more than a performance. It’s months of students working together, building confidence, creating something they’re proud of, and sharing it with their community. We are incredibly grateful to the Legacy Foundation for continuing to believe in the importance of the arts and investing in experiences like this for our students.” Lake County High School Performing Arts (2025)