42.195 km
Distance
2,560 m
Elevation Gain
6:15:00
Average Finish Time
850
Total Finishers
1981
Established
Mountainous
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Course & Elevation
The Pikes Peak Marathon ascends nearly 2,600 meters from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet, then descends the entire route. Runners experience dramatic elevation changes and challenging alpine terrain with stunning Rocky Mountain views. The route follows Barr Trail, one of Colorado's most iconic hiking paths.
🌤️ Weather
August brings mild temperatures at lower elevations but near-freezing conditions at the 14,100-foot summit. Afternoon thunderstorms are possible in the Colorado high country.
🏆 Course Record
03:16:42
Matthew Daniels (2021)
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🎯 Fun Facts
- ▸ Pikes Peak Marathon has been run continuously since 1981, making it one of America's premier high-altitude mountain marathons.
- ▸ The 10-hour time limit means runners must maintain an average pace of 14:12 per mile to summit and descend before cutoff.
- ▸ The entire course follows the historic Barr Trail, originally built in 1918 to maintain a mountain railway.
- ▸ Runners experience a 12,331-foot elevation change (up and down), equivalent to climbing three vertical miles.
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