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

Manitou Springs, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Pikes Peak Ascent : Manitou Springs to Pikes Peak summit

Pikes Peak Ascent is a point to summit running event held on September 19, 2026, in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The course covers 13.32 miles with approximately 7,867 ft of elevation gain. The route begins at City Hall in Manitou and finishes at the summit of Pikes Peak.

The event offers several entry categories with distinct registration windows and fees. The standard Ascent entry has a registration period from March 1, 2026 to April 1, 2026 and a fee of $175. A Free Award Entry category is available to former winners of the Ascent or Marathon, the 2025 top 5 overall finishers, and the 2025 top 3 masters winners; its registration closes September 6, 2026 and carries no fee. A Half Priced Award Entry for 2025 first place age group winners has a reduced fee of $87.50 and a registration deadline of May 31, 2026. An Elite Entry category is designated as Elite / Competitive Entry; its registration opens March 1, 2026 and closes September 1, 2026 and carries no fee.

Location details list the start address as 502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO 80829. The event description notes the finish is at the summit of Pikes Peak. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Manitou Springs

Race information

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13 mi

Pikes Peak Ascent

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