Pikes Peak Ultra

Pikes Peak Ultra

Pikes Peak Ultra is a trail race in Colorado Springs, Colorado scheduled for July 25, 2026. Distances offered include:

• 20K
• 30K
• 50K
• 50 Mile

The race starts and finishes at Bear Creek Regional Park and follows local trails including High Drive, Cheyenne Canon, the Seven Bridges Trail, and Pipeline Trail. Much of the course is on crushed granite surfaces that are common in the Colorado Springs trail system. Sections of the route follow the Ring the Peak Trail and provide views of Pikes Peak. The 50K and 50 Mile courses include a summit of Mt. Rosa.

Course statistics by distance include approximate elevations and climbing: The 50 Mile course lowest point is 6170 feet and highest point is 11893 feet with about 11759 feet of elevation gain and 11579 feet of elevation loss. The 50K lowest point is 6169 feet and highest point is 11440 feet with about 8127 feet of gain and 8123 feet of loss. The 30K lowest point is 6169 feet and highest point is 8240 feet with about 4177 feet of gain and 4177 feet of loss. The 20K lowest point is 6169 feet and highest point is 7877 feet with about 2513 feet of gain and 2513 feet of loss.

Aid stations are cupless and provide water dispensers at the start and finish and at every aid station. Crew accessible aid stations are marked on the event map. Packet pickup is scheduled for July 24, 2026 at Colorado Running Company, 5262 N. Nevada Ave #140, Colorado Springs. The event provides a custom race shirt, a BOCO trucker hat, and a finisher medal for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.