Pikes Peak Marathon
About this race
The 71st Annual Pikes Peak Marathon
26.2 miles with 7,834ft of elevation gain (and loss).
From Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and then back again.
This is not your average marathon, it is America's Ultimate Challenge.
Join fellow runners on September 20, 2026 for the Pikes Peak Marathon. It's a fantastic Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Manitou Springs.
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Marathon
From the start line at City Hall in Manitou, you can see the halfway marker at the Summit of Pikes Peak, almost 8,000ft above you. The challenge is to go from the start, to the summit, and then back down again in under 10 hours.
Free Award Entry
Former Winners of the Ascent or Marathon, 2025 Top 5 Overall, and the 2025 top 3 Masters Winners
Half Priced Award Entry
2025 1st Place Age Group Winners of the Pikes Peak Ascent or Marathon
Elite Entry
Weather Overview
These values represent the 7-year monthly averages for September in Manitou Springs.
About Manitou Springs
Pikes Peak Marathon takes place in Manitou Springs, Colorado, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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