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Pikes Peak Marathon

Manitou Springs, CO
Sunday, September 22, 2024

  5 Stars from 1 Reviews

Description

The Pikes Peak Marathon is the most challenging marathon in North America. The course travels from 6,300 feet to over 14,000 feet and then returns to the 6,300 feet for the finish.

The start is at 6,300' (1,920m) and the summit is 14,115' (4,302m). The elevation gain from the start to the summit turn around is 7,815' (2,382 meters). During the ascent, there are very few stretches which are not going uphill with the average percent grade being 11%.

The footing, or surface, of the trail varies. In the forested sections it is primarily decomposed rock with a mixture of dirt and loose gravel on the surface with the occasional root or rock. Above treeline, the trail is primarily loose gravel with one short section of broken rock and the section known as the 16 Golden Stairs being gravel with frequent step-ups of some 10 to 15 inches (the Golden Stairs refers to the 32 switch-backs remaining to the summit).



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: TBD
2024: Sunday, September 22, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Very Hilly
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 52°F (11°C)
Average High: 65°F (18°C)
Average Low: 39° F (3°C)



PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A


Race Size

2024: 722 Finishers
2023: 616 Finishers
2022: 624 Finishers
2021: 618 Finishers
2020: 597 Finishers
2019: 641 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A
2019: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




How does the Pikes Peak Marathon Rank?


The Pikes Peak Marathon was the 107th largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 92nd largest in 2022.


Pikes Peak Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 14115 feet (4303m)
Min Elevation: 6300 feet (1920m)


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Recent Pikes Peak Marathon Reviews

5 Stars from 1 Reviews
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EK's review of 2017 Pikes Peak Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Amazingly difficult but beautiful!! Small field. Good eats. Great people. A true push of endurance!!


Race Tips

Go slow and get in some downhill trail runs


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Flying horse lodge was gorgeous