Pikes Peak Ultra

Pikes Peak Ultra

Pikes Peak Ultra is a trail running event in Colorado Springs on July 25, 2026. The race starts and finishes at Bear Creek Regional Park and offers multiple distances:

• 20K
• 30K
• 50K
• 50 Mile

All entries are non-transferable. There is no on-site registration at packet pickup or on race day.

Course and logistics

The course departs Bear Creek Regional Park, follows High Drive into Cheyenne Canon, includes the Seven Bridges Trail and Pipeline Trail, and uses portions of the Ring the Peak Trail. Much of the route is on crushed granite trail surface. The 50K and 50 Mile routes include a summit of Mt. Rosa. Crew-accessible aid stations are marked on the event map; some aid stations require 4x4 access.

Elevation data 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.

The event operates cupless aid stations. Runners must bring a reusable cup, bottle, or bladder to use water dispensers located at the start/finish and at each aid station. Packet pickup is available the day before at Colorado Running Company, 5262 N. Nevada Ave #140. All finishers receive a race shirt, a BOCO trucker hat, and a finisher medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.