Nightfall Over Twin Lakes - Leadville Trail 100 Run

A portrait of endurance, altitude, and the quiet heroics of the Leadville Trail 100 Run**

Under a sky glittering with stars, this photograph captures one of the most iconic moments in endurance sport—the nighttime flow of trail runners as they ascend and descend the legendary Hope Pass during the Leadville Trail 100 Run. Tiny threads of headlamp light trace the steep mountain trails: runners dropping from Hope Pass toward Twin Lakes on the left, while others climb into the darkness along the Mt. Elbert Trail and Colorado Trail on the right, pushing back toward Leadville.

Shot at over 10,000 feet in the heart of the Colorado Rockies, this image brings to life the grit, solitude, and awe of the Race Across the Sky. From the soft glow over Twin Lakes to the rugged silhouettes of the Sawatch Range, every detail embodies the raw challenge and beauty of high-altitude ultrarunning.

Perfect For

• Ultra runners & endurance athletes
• Fans of Leadville races & Colorado mountain culture
• Outdoor enthusiasts and adventure décor collectors
• Motivational wall art for gyms and training spaces
• Gift for runners completing LT100 or Leadville Series events

Highlights

• Captures nighttime headlamps of Leadville Trail 100 runners navigating Hope Pass and the Colorado Trail
• Shot above 10,000 ft with sweeping views of the Sawatch Range and Twin Lakes, Colorado
• A dramatic blend of starlight, mountain silhouettes, and endurance-race energy
• Ideal for home gyms, training studios, offices, gear shops, ski homes, and Colorado mountain décor
• Available in multiple premium print sizes and finishes

Story Behind the Image

Taken during the famed Leadville Trail 100 Run—one of the world's most respected ultramarathons—this long-exposure photograph reveals what the eye cannot fully see: the quiet determination of runners moving through unforgiving high-altitude terrain long after sunset. The distant glow of the Twin Lakes aid station anchors the scene, while the faint constellation-like headlamps trace both suffering and triumph.

This is the time when the race requires true grit and become real. This is the moment many spectators never witness.