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Pikes Peak Marathon + Ascent: 2027 date status and training guide

Manitou Springs, United States of AmericaDate to be confirmed

Pikes Peak Marathon + Ascent: the previous listed edition has passed. Check 2027 date status and official announcements before choosing a training start or…

Updated Oct 14, 2026 · Verified Oct 13, 2026

The race at a glance

Route and elevation

Surface: Asphalt. Treat pacing as effort-first; adjust for terrain, wind, and crowding. Verify course specifics on the official site close to race day.

  • Course difficulty: unknown — verify profile/elevation before you set pacing targets.
  • Climate context: Typical temperature ~ 68 fahrenheit.
  • Pacing rule: start conservatively, settle into rhythm, and protect the last 10K.

Race guide

2027 date status

A 2027 date for Pikes Peak Marathon + Ascent has not been verified here. The previously listed September 19, 2026 edition has passed.

The official organizer site remains the source for new announcements. No exact date, countdown or training start is supplied until a future edition is verified. This status is not a cancellation notice.

Course + conditions (what should change in training)

  • Surface: Asphalt.

Training plan and timing

The official date is not confirmed. Choose a plan that fits your current training and available time, then set the race date when the organiser confirms it.

Confirm the next race date with the organiser before choosing a training start date.

  1. StartDate pending
  2. Build20 weeks
  3. Taper3 weeks
  4. Race dayTo be confirmed

20-week plan option

Compare 3 other plan lengths
  • 14-week plan
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  • 16-week plan
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  • 24-week plan
    Confirm the race date before choosing a start date.

Need a printable plan? Download the Marathon training plan PDF.

Race-day strategy

  • Start conservatively and use effort when terrain, wind, or crowding changes.
  • Rehearse the same pacing cues during key sessions.
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Race-week logistics

Use the current organiser guide for schedules, transport, cutoffs, equipment, and other time-sensitive instructions.

Current details to confirm: start schedule, expo, bib pickup, transport, cutoffs, equipment rules, entry price.

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FAQs

Is the 2027 date for this race confirmed here?

No exact future date has been verified on this page. The prior edition has passed; follow the official organizer for announcements before anchoring a training block.

What time does it start?

The organizer lists a 7:00 a.m. start.

How much climbing is there?

The official page describes about 7,800 feet of vertical climb.

Where does the course go?

From Manitou Springs along Barr Trail to the 14,115-foot summit and back.

Is this like a road marathon?

No. Mountain terrain, altitude, climbing, descending, cutoffs, and weather require specific preparation.

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