Pikes Peak Marathon
Pikes Peak Marathon is a running race on September 20, 2026 in Manitou Springs, CO, with entry fees from $100 to $225.
- Date
- September 20, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Price
- $100–$225
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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.
59
Days to train
- Race
- Pikes Peak Marathon
- Date
- September 20, 2026
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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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Manitou Springs, CO
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2 Mile / 3K · North Monument Valley Park, W Fontanero Street & Culebra Ave
4 miles away
Summer Sizzler- Colorado Springs
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · From $17 · Norris Penrose
4 miles away
Rocky Mountain 5K presented by School District 11
1K · 5K · From $35 · America the Beautiful Park
4 miles away
Pikes Peak Ascent
Half Marathon · From $87.50 · 502 Manitou Ave
Less than a mile away
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Make it a Racecation
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Pikes Peak Marathon
Sep 20, 2026