About This Race

The Pikes Peak Ascent climbs 13.3 miles up the historic Barr Trail on the east face of Pikes Peak to finish at the 14,115-foot summit, gaining about 7,800 vertical feet. Hosted in Manitou Springs, Colorado, it is the sister race to the Pikes Peak Marathon and became its own event in the 1980s. The relentless uphill grind combines with thinning oxygen at altitude to make it one of America's most demanding footraces.

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Ascent
From the start line at City Hall in Manitou, you can see the finish at the Summit of Pikes Peak, 7,815ft above you.
$200.00
Increases Jul 01
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Free Award Entry
Former Winners of the Ascent or Marathon, 2025 Top 5 Overall, and the 2025 top 3 Masters Winners
$0.00
Increases Sep 06
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Half Priced Award Entry
2025 1st Place Age Group Winners of the Pikes Peak Ascent or Marathon
TBD
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Elite Entry
Elite / Competitive Entry
$0.00
Increases Sep 01
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