Pikes Peak Marathon
Location
Manitou Springs
United States
Distance
Marathon
Date
September 20, 2026
in 14 days
Elevation Gain
2388m
hillier than 82 of 83 similar races
Course TypeOut-and-back
Typical WeatherSeptember, 10-24°C (50-75°F), usually mild
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A mountain marathon from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and back, climbing above 14,000 feet on an out-and-back trail course.
What Makes This Race Special
- Out-and-back to a 14,000-foot summit
- Run since the 1950s
- Massive elevation gain and loss
- Above-treeline finish stretch