Pikes Peak Marathon
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The Marathon
The Pikes Peak Marathon is a mountain marathon that runs from downtown Manitou Springs, Colorado, up Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak and back for a total of 26.2 miles. The route includes an initial 1.5 miles on road before joining Barr Trail, then climbs roughly 7,800 foot in elevation to the summit at 14,115 feet, passing through pine and aspen forest and rising above the tree line. The trail has an average grade of about 11 percent on the ascent and returns along the same trail for the descent.
Entry limits are set by the Pike National Forest and the race is permitted by the Forest Service. Runners must be at least 16 years old on race day. The event invites elite competitors and awards cash prizes; past winners may receive free entries.
Online general registration opens March 1, 2027. Published registration fees for 2027 are: March 1 - $200; April 1 - $225; July 1 - $250. August 1 is the last day to select the runner shirt option. Pre-registration for runners who deferred from 2026 opens January 15, 2027; deferred entries are guaranteed through February 28, 2027.
Wave placement is based on an estimated ascent time calculated from submitted results. Qualifiers are not required. The top 90 men and top 90 women are placed in the first starting wave. Runners may submit self-timed runs, sanctioned event results, or recent Pikes Peak finish times for placement and may update submissions through August 1. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
