Silver Rush 50 MTB course preview
The 2026 Silver Rush 50 MTB course is 48.4 mi (77.8 km) and finishes where it starts, with 7,428 ft of climbing. RideMorrow finds 16 distinct climbs and 16 descents; the listed climbs account for 94% of the total ascent, and the rest comes from shorter rollers. The hardest climb by FIETS score starts at 5.8 mi: 4.85 mi at an average 6.4%, peaking at 18.6% over 100 m. The first quarter holds the most climbing (33%).
- Distance
- 48.4 mi77.8 km
- Elevation gain
- 7,428 ft2,264 m
- Climbs
- 1616 descents
- Steepest 100 m
- 18.6%On a listed climb
- Corners
- 212105 technical
- High point
- 12,018 ftLow 9,897 ft
Elevation profile
Shaded: every listed climb. Numbered: the hardest.The 5 hardest climbs
Ranked by FIETS score- 1Climb 4 · from 5.8 mi4.85 mi · 1,643 ft up · 6.4% average, 18.6% steepest3.2
- 2Climb 5 · from 15.4 mi2.07 mi · 1,068 ft up · 9.8% average, 16.8% steepest3.2
- 3Climb 11 · from 27.4 mi2.11 mi · 723 ft up · 6.5% average, 15.4% steepest1.4
- 4Climb 15 · from 35.8 mi1.56 mi · 607 ft up · 7.4% average, 12.6% steepest1.4
- 5Climb 6 · from 17.7 mi0.66 mi · 333 ft up · 9.5% average, 12.1% steepest1.0
Every climb, in ride order
16 climbs · top 5 highlighted| Climb | Starts at | Length | Elevation gain | Avg grade | Steepest 100 m | FIETS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0.0 mi | 0.36 mi | 82 ft | 4.3% | 13.4% | 0.1 |
| 2 | 1.1 mi | 0.70 mi | 132 ft | 3.6% | 7.8% | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.1 mi | 1.99 mi | 443 ft | 4.2% | 8.5% | 0.6 |
| 4 | 5.8 mi | 4.85 mi | 1,643 ft | 6.4% | 18.6% | 3.2 |
| 5 | 15.4 mi | 2.07 mi | 1,068 ft | 9.8% | 16.8% | 3.2 |
| 6 | 17.7 mi | 0.66 mi | 333 ft | 9.5% | 12.1% | 1.0 |
| 7 | 20.7 mi | 1.01 mi | 255 ft | 4.8% | 14.4% | 0.4 |
| 8 | 23.1 mi | 0.82 mi | 152 ft | 3.5% | 15.7% | 0.2 |
| 9 | 24.9 mi | 0.55 mi | 154 ft | 5.3% | 10.1% | 0.2 |
| 10 | 25.6 mi | 0.71 mi | 287 ft | 7.7% | 18.5% | 0.7 |
| 11 | 27.4 mi | 2.11 mi | 723 ft | 6.5% | 15.4% | 1.4 |
| 12 | 30.3 mi | 0.27 mi | 91 ft | 6.5% | 9.0% | 0.2 |
| 13 | 32.6 mi | 1.43 mi | 390 ft | 5.2% | 11.5% | 0.6 |
| 14 | 34.2 mi | 1.54 mi | 463 ft | 5.7% | 10.0% | 0.8 |
| 15 | 35.8 mi | 1.56 mi | 607 ft | 7.4% | 12.6% | 1.4 |
| 16 | 47.0 mi | 0.80 mi | 130 ft | 3.1% | 5.2% | 0.1 |
Descents
16 descents drop 6,946 ft in total. The steepest:
- Descent 13 · from 37.4 mi 4.92 mi at 6.4% average, 18.6% at its steepest
- Descent 7 · from 21.7 mi 0.70 mi at 7.7% average, 18.3% at its steepest
- Descent 16 · from 47.8 mi 0.58 mi at 3.3% average, 17.3% at its steepest
- Descent 12 · from 30.6 mi 2.02 mi at 10.0% average, 16.8% at its steepest
- Descent 6 · from 18.5 mi 2.24 mi at 6.1% average, 15.4% at its steepest
Corners
212 corners detected from the course geometry, 81 of them on a descent.
- 51 Very technical
- 54 Technical
- 58 Moderate
- 49 Gentle
Technical corners on descents
- 0.2 mi 31° right bend on a 3.0% approach · Technical
- 0.6 mi 69° right bend on a 4.0% approach · Very technical
- 0.7 mi 107° right turn on a 8.0% approach · Very technical
- 0.8 mi 138° left turn on a 3.6% approach · Very technical
- 3.1 mi 78° left bend on a 3.6% approach · Technical
- 12.3 mi 37° left bend on a 7.2% approach · Technical
Corners describe the line on the map, not road conditions. Sightlines, grip and traffic aren't known.
Silver Rush 50 MTB course FAQ
How much climbing is in the Silver Rush 50 MTB?
7,428 ft (2,264 m) over 48.4 mi, measured from the organizer's course file with the elevation smoothed and small fluctuations ignored. Other tools may show a different total because they count every small rise.
How many climbs does the Silver Rush 50 MTB have?
16 climbs of at least 300 m with 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade, plus shorter rollers. Together the listed climbs gain 6,952 ft.
What is the hardest climb in the Silver Rush 50 MTB?
Climb 4, starting at 5.8 mi: 4.85 mi gaining 1,643 ft at an average 6.4%. Its FIETS score is 3.2.
What is the longest climb in the Silver Rush 50 MTB?
Climb 4, 4.85 mi from 5.8 mi, averaging 6.4%.
How steep does the Silver Rush 50 MTB get?
The steepest 100 m on a listed climb averages 18.6%. Grades are measured over 100 m, so short ramps can be steeper.
Where does this course data come from?
From the course Life Time publishes on its official site (https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com/mtb/silverrush50mtb/), retrieved 2026-10-12. Organizers change courses, so check their site before the event.
Source and method
Course: Silver Rush 50 Run And Bike, published by Life Time. Retrieved 2026-10-12. RideMorrow is not affiliated with the event. Organizers change courses, so check the official site before the event.
Elevation comes from the route file, resampled every 10 m and smoothed. Climbs and descents need at least 300 m of length, 20 m of elevation change and a 2% average grade. Grades are measured over 100 m. Climbs are ranked by FIETS score: height² ÷ (length × 10), both in metres, without the index's high-altitude bonus. A score of 1 is a solid climb; 5 and above is a mountain pass. Weather, surface conditions, traffic and closures are not included.
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