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Pikes Peak Ascent

Name: Pikes Peak Ascent
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Event

The Pikes Peak Ascent takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The course runs from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak. The event distance is 13.32 miles with 7,867 ft of elevation gain.

Entry and location

Entry for the Ascent is listed at $186.50 (includes an $11.50 fee). The event is open to participants aged 16 and older. Registration opens on March 1, 2026. The listed venue address is 502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829. The event organizer is Pikes Peak Ascent. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Manitou Springs

Race information

Website Registration

13 mi

13.32 Miles

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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