"Life Time is leaning hard into its fifth season of the Grand Prix, and 2026 looks like the most refined version yet. The Minnesota-based endurance juggernaut is rolling out a boosted prize purse, a more data-driven selection process, and a return of live race coverage-all while trying to keep the series' signature balance between gravel and mountain racing intact. The goal remains the same: to create a sustainable, professional-level platform for off-road athletes."
"After testing the waters in 2025, Life Time is sticking with live coverage for four events-Sea Otter, UNBOUND, Leadville, and Big Sugar. It's a move that not only elevates fan engagement but gives sponsors and privateers real visibility on the world stage. Record Purse, Real Rewards The 2026 Grand Prix boasts a record-breaking $590,000 prize pool, with $350,000 going toward the overall standings-split evenly between men and women. Payouts now stretch through 10th place, with the overall winners each pocketing $50,000. UNBOUND and Leadville will each feature $60,000 in race-day payouts, while the remaining events keep a $30,000 purse."
Life Time Grand Prix 2026 assembles six mixed-terrain endurance events that blend high-altitude mountain tests with long gravel grinds, with each racer's best five finishes counting toward overall standings. The series increases total prize money to $590,000, allocating $350,000 to overall standings split evenly between men and women, with payouts extended through 10th place and $50,000 for overall winners. UNBOUND and Leadville carry $60,000 in race-day payouts while other events offer $30,000. Live coverage returns for four marquee events to boost visibility, and a more data-driven selection process aims to professionalize and sustain off-road endurance racing.
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