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The Pikes Peak Marathon, founded in 1956, is the oldest continually held marathon in the United States, taking runners from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet, and back down for a total of 26.2 grueling mountain miles.
The Pikes Peak Marathon is a race like no other! With a 7,800 foot vertical climb, the course takes runners from Manitou Springs, Colorado, along Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet, and back down for a total of 26.2 grueling mountain miles.
The course for the 26.21 mile Pikes Peak Marathon® covers the same route as the 13.32 mile Pikes Peak Ascent® race but returns down the trail from the summit and finishes at Ruxton and Manitou Avenues in Manitou Springs.
“Militant tobacco-hating physician” Dr. Arne Suominen from Delray Beach FL, became the founder of the modern day Pikes Peak races when he wrote a letter to the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce in 1956 and challenged cigarette smokers to race him up and down Pikes Peak.
The Pikes Peak Ascent is a grueling 13.3 mile race from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak. With a vertical climb of 7,800 feet up the historic Barr Trail, this is NOT your typical half marathon!
The Pikes Peak Ascent and 68th Pikes Peak Marathon are incredible feats and we look forward to celebrating each and every runner’s accomplishment taking place on America’s Mountain. Join us in welcoming our Golden Trail Series runners from 17 countries and across the United States.
7:00am - START of the 2024 Pikes Peak Ascent Wave 1 start - across from City Hall in Manitou Springs *each remaining wave begins 90 seconds after previous wave. 7:00am - 9:30am - Steep Stuff Live Podcast - at race expo, Memorial Park, Manitou Springs
All runners in the Pikes Peak Ascent or Marathon must carry the following: JACKET: A hooded, windproof, water-resistant (or waterproof), breathable outer layer. Plastic ponchos are not acceptable.
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The whole community of Manitou Springs and Pikes Peak race staff and volunteers wish you the best on your run up (and possibly down) Pikes Peak. Enjoy Manitou Springs, and be sure to connect with your fellow runners to hear their incredible stories over the course of the race weekend.