Paul Loper · Leadville 100 | Finest Known Tea

Life is an endurance sport.

We’re celebrating Paul’s finish with a limited-edition Life Is An Endurance Sport hoodie and four cans of Paul’s favorite FKTea Sweet—a way for the FKTea community to show up after the race.

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26thoverall
21:36:18official time
100miles

Why this finish matters to us

Kevin tells the story of Paul’s result, the bundle, and why FKTea is proud to support him after the finish.

Paul Loper running toward the Leadville Trail 100 finish
Paul at Twin Lakes · Leadville 100 2026Photo: Wayne Jones

26th at Leadville.

On August 22, 2026, Paul Loper finished the Leadville Trail 100 Run in 21:36:18, placing 26th overall.

Result: Athlinks, linked from the official Leadville Trail 100 page.

The people, the miles, the finish.

FKTea Co-founder Wayne was on scene to capture the moments and adventure.

Paul Loper running beside an FKTea crew member at Leadville
With TreyPhoto: Wayne Jones
Paul Loper recovering with a can of FKTea Sweet
Ashleigh said Paul wants the extra carbs and sugarPhoto: Wayne Jones
Leadville Trail 100 finish clock at night
The finish line · late nightPhoto: Wayne Jones
Paul Loper holding his Leadville Trail 100 buckles
Leadville 100 · earnedPhoto: Wayne Jones

Paul’s pick

Sweet for the long haul.

Ashleigh said Paul wants the extra carbs and sugar while he’s training in Louisiana.

Paul’s hoodie and Sweet four-pack.

The limited Life Is An Endurance Sport hoodie plus four cans of FKTea Sweet. Available in sizes S–2XL.

$50 plus shipping
Blue Life Is An Endurance Sport hoodie with a small gold flag sleeve patch Life Is An Endurance Sport hoodie
FKTea Sweet four-pack

26% of gross profit goes directly to Paul. 4% goes to the crew expense pool.

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