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Pikes Peak Ultra

Colorado Springs, United States • 25 Jul 2026

Pikes Peak Ultra, produced by Mad Moose Events, is a Colorado Springs trail ultramarathon offering 20K, 30K, 50K, and 50-mile distances on July 25, 2026. The race begins and ends at Bear Creek Regional Park and climbs through High Drive into Cheyenne Canon, crossing the Seven Bridges Trail before routing along Pipeline Trail. Much of the course runs on crushed granite, with sweeping views of Pikes Peak along the Ring the Peak Trail.

The 50K and 50 Mile routes include a Mt. Rosa summit option for panoramic city vistas. A cupless aid-station policy uses water dispensers at all aid sites and the start/finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Colorado Colorado Springs

Race information

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50 mi
11759 m+
50 Mile
50 km
8127 m+
50k
30 km
4177 m+
30k
20 km
2513 m+
20k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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