Pikes Peak Ascent
Race Date
Sep 19, 2026
Location
Manitou Springs, CO
The Experience
13.32 miles and 7,867ft of elevation gain. From Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak.
This is not your average half marathon, it is a challenge unlike any other!
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Start Time
7:00 AM
Giveaway
Shirt Size
Start Location
502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO, 80829
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Standout7046 years running
~1,510 finishers a year
growing or steady
36% returning runners
2 timing sources · 7 photos
runners from 1 state
winner 2:13:31
typical high 73°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
48°
Afternoon (High)
73°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
9 mph
Wind
54%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 57,206 finishers actually crossed the line across 46 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
57,206
Median time
4:45:46
Latest turnout
1,510
States
51
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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