Colorado · Marathon · Ascent (13.3 mi)
Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent is a marathon and Ascent (13.3 mi) event held in Manitou Springs, Colorado. It was last held on September 19, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Manitou Springs, CO
- Field size
- ~2,600 runners
Race details
- Last held
- September 19, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Distances
- Marathon, Ascent (13.3 mi)
- Field size
- About 2,600 runners
- Course
- ~7,800 ft gain to 14,115 ft summit; extreme
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- pikespeakmarathon.org
About the Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
A legendary high-altitude mountain race climbing from Manitou Springs to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak, with a summit-finish Ascent on Saturday and a full out-and-back Marathon on Sunday. Entries are capped by the Forest Service and sell out quickly.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of the oldest and most prestigious mountain races in the US (since 1956); Forest Service-capped at 800 marathon / 1,800 ascent; the Ascent finishes at the 14,115 ft summit
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Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent: common questions
- When is the Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent held?
- In Manitou Springs, Colorado.
- What distances does the Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent offer?
- Marathon and Ascent (13.3 mi).
- How many people run the Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent?
- About 2,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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