Elite Category
Overview
At Life Time, we’re committed to elevating the competition experience for our top athletes while maintaining the fairness, integrity, and community spirit that make off-road racing special.
For 2026, we’ve enhanced our Elite program to ensure a more professional, transparent, and competitive environment for all athletes racing in the Elite field. With increased prize purses and continued alignment with the Life Time Grand Prix, we’re also implementing a vetting process to help maintain fair competition and protect the integrity of the race.
All athletes wishing to compete in the Elite field must complete the Elite Application. This process helps verify that each athlete meets the required performance standards, understands event policies, and contributes to the positive, respectful race culture we value.
Approved athletes will receive a confirmation “pass” verifying their vetted Elite status. This pass confirms eligibility to register and compete in the Elite category but does not guarantee entry into any specific event.
Prize Purse
New in 2026, the Life Time UNBOUND Gravel presented by Shimano prize purse has been INCREASED to $60,000 split evenly between the Top 5 Men & Women in the 200 mile Elite categories. The breakdown is as follows:
| Place | Amount |
| 1 | $10,000 |
| 2 | $8,000 |
| 3 | $6,000 |
| 4 | $4,000 |
| 5 | $2,000 |
| Total | $30,000 |