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Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon
Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States
18–19 Sep 2027
America's Mountain race: the Barr Trail to the 14,115 ft summit of Pikes Peak, as a 13.3 mile Ascent or a 26.2 mile round-trip Marathon.
Train for this raceAbout
The Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon follows the historic Barr Trail from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the 14,115 ft summit of Pikes Peak. The Ascent finishes at the summit after 13.3 miles, while the Marathon turns around and returns to Manitou Springs for 26.2 miles.
Both races gain about 7,800 vertical feet. Registration for 2027 opens 1 March 2027.
Distances
| Name | Distance | Gain | Loss | Vert / km | Min altitude | Max altitude | Start | Start location | Finish | Course | Cutoff | Terrain | Technicality | Aid stations | Badges | Entry fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak Marathon | 42.2 km | 2,377 m | — | 56.3 m/km | — | — | 19 Sep 2027 | Manitou Springs, Colorado | Manitou Springs, Colorado | Out and back | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
| Pikes Peak Ascent | 21.4 km | 2,377 m | — | 111.1 m/km | — | — | 18 Sep 2027 | Manitou Springs, Colorado | Pikes Peak summit | Point to point | — | Mountain | — | — | — | — |
Pikes Peak Marathon terrain notes
Up the Barr Trail to the 14,115 ft summit and back down, about 7,800 vertical feet each way.
Pikes Peak Ascent terrain notes
Barr Trail from Manitou Springs to the 14,115 ft summit, about 7,800 vertical feet.
Registration
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Notes
Event weekend 18 and 19 September 2027. Registration opens 1 March 2027.