Pikes Peak Ultra
Colorado Springs, United States • 25 Jul 2026
Pikes Peak Ultra : July 25, 2026
Pikes Peak Ultra is scheduled for July 25, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The race starts and finishes at Bear Creek Regional Park. Distances offered:
- 20K
- 30K
- 50K
- 50 Mile
Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Colorado Running Company, 5262 N. Nevada Ave #140, Colorado Springs. Race day packet pickup and check-in occur at the starting line. Entries are non-transferable and a photo ID is required to receive a packet.
Course, elevation, and logistics
The course departs Bear Creek Regional Park, runs up High Drive into Cheyenne Canon, follows the Seven Bridges Trail and climbs Pipeline Trail. Much of the course is on crushed granite and parts use the Ring the Peak Trail with views of Pikes Peak. The 50K and 50 Mile courses include a summit of Mt. Rosa. The start and finish share the same location.
Elevation details by distance:
- 50 Mile: lowest 6,170 ft, highest 11,893 ft, elevation gain 11,759 ft, elevation loss 11,579 ft.
- 50K: lowest 6,169 ft, highest 11,440 ft, elevation gain 8,127 ft, elevation loss 8,123 ft.
- 30K: lowest 6,169 ft, highest 8,240 ft, elevation gain 4,177 ft, elevation loss 4,177 ft.
- 20K: lowest 6,169 ft, highest 7,877 ft, elevation gain 2,513 ft, elevation loss 2,513 ft.
Aid stations are cupless; runners must use reusable cups, bladders, or bottles. Water dispensers are provided at the start/finish and at every aid station. Timing requires a chip attached to the shoe. Runners receive a race shirt, a BOCO trucker hat, and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.