Pikes Peak Marathon
- Date
- September 20, 2026
- Distance
- Marathon · Free Award Entry · Half Priced Award Entry & more
From the Organizer
The 71st Annual Pikes Peak Marathon
26.2 miles with 7,834ft of elevation gain (and loss).
From Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak and then back again.
This is not your average marathon, it is America's Ultimate Challenge.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
65°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ruxton Park, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Manitou Springs, CO
Population
4,796
as of 2023
Elevation
6,363 ft
Nearest Airport
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pikes Peak Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
104
Days to train
- Race
- Pikes Peak Marathon
- Date
- September 20, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Manitou Springs, CO
June 11 - Beginner / Advanced @ Ute
7 miles away
The Springs Downhill Mile
7 miles away
Treat Trot Colorado Springs
7 miles away
Garden of the Gods Little Horn and Big Horn Kids Races
Youth
7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pikes Peak Marathon?
- Pikes Peak Marathon is a running race held in Manitou Springs, Colorado on September 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Pikes Peak Marathon?
- Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Manitou Springs, Colorado at 502 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pikes Peak Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pikes Peak Marathon
Sep 20, 2026