New in 2024!

We are thrilled to announce a brand new collaboration between the Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation and Community Threads, a locally-owned clothing and sporting goods consignment store in Leadville.

Bring your new or gently used gear to Leadville this summer and donate it at one of the Leadville Race Series event expos. You can make some space for more adventure in your life and your donation will help support a great cause - the LT100 Legacy Foundation!

Proceeds from the consignment of these items will support Leadville Trail 100 Scholarships and the Legacy Grants program.


Smokey & Sweet Pea at the Leadville Pack Burro Race 2018

Smokey at the LT100 MTB in 1997

Meet Smokey Burgess,
owner of Community Threads

Smokey moved to Leadville in 1996 and kicked off his Leadville Race Series career the following year when he completed his first LT100 MTB. He’s a 3-time finisher of the LT100 Run and an 8-time pacer, with more crew and volunteer hours than he likes to admit. As a past LT100 Run Camp guide - he knows a thing or two about ultra sports!

His passion for running began in childhood and saw him achieve All American Runner for Western State College in the ‘90’s along with State Snowshoe Champion of Colorado in 2017.

Rescuing a feral donkey named Sweet Pea moved him on to his next athletic adventure, competing in over 30 Pack Burro Races throughout Colorado, and he’s even tried his hand at canine skijoring.

Smokey opened Community Threads in 2009, and it’s been a Harrison Avenue staple ever since.

When he’s not working you’ll find Smokey at his ranch, ‘Grateful Acres’, with his wife Erin, 5 donkeys, 6 chickens, 2 turkeys, 1 really cantankerous goose named Lou, and their dog Oliver.

Smokey is excited to kick off the ‘Gear for Good’ program this summer and have the opportunity to use his small business to help give back to Leadville by supporting the LT100 Legacy Foundation.

How does the program work?

Who?

Generous Leadville Race Series athletes and supporters who want to give to a great cause and help us change lives!

What?

New or gently used running, biking and outdoor gear that is clean, stink free and in usable condition. Check out the list below for items that are currently being accepted.

When?

You can drop your gear to donate at the following Leadville Race Series Event Expo’s. — Leadville Trail Marathon / Heavy Half : 135 E 6th St, Leadville
— Silver Rush 50 Run & MTB :
Dutch Henry Hill, 999 US Highway 24, Leadville
— Leadville Trail 100 MTB & Leadville Trail 100 Run : 135 E 6th St, Leadville

Where?

We’ll be accepting gear at the following Leadville Race Series Event Expo’s. Leadville Trail Marathon / Heavy Half - Fri June 28th, 1pm-7pm.
Silver Rush 50 Run & MTB - Fri July 5th, 2pm-7pm, Sat July 6th, 10am-8pm, Sun July 7th, 12pm-5pm.
Leadville Trail 100 MTB - Thur Aug 8th, 1pm-7pm, Fri Aug 9th 11am-5pm.
Leadville Trail 100 Run - Fri Aug 16th 11am-5pm.

Why?

The Leadville Trail 100 Legacy Foundation is committed to building a better Leadville and Lake County. Your donated gear will help us raise funds for the Leadville Trail 100 Scholarship program that awards a $2,000 scholarship to every Lake County High School graduate who wants to further their education and our Legacy Grants program, providing much needed funds to local programs and initiatives working to ensure Leadville is a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Email us at leadvilletrail100legacy@gmail.com if you have questions or need more information.