Colorado · 50 Miler · 50K · 30K
Pikes Peak Ultra
Pikes Peak Ultra is a 50 Miler, 50K, 30K and 20K event held in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It was last held on July 25, 2026 and is usually run in July; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 146 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Field size
- ~146 runners
Race details
- Last held
- July 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- July
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Distances
- 50 Miler, 50K, 30K, 20K
- Field size
- About 146 runners
- Course
- 11759 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 5:30 AM MDT
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Loop course; Trail surface; 11759 ft gain, 11579 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 8127 ft gain, 8123 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 30K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 4177 ft gain, 4177 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 20K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 2513 ft gain, 2513 ft loss (official course data)
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Pikes Peak Ultra: common questions
- When is the Pikes Peak Ultra?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Pikes Peak Ultra held?
- In Colorado Springs, Colorado.
- What distances does the Pikes Peak Ultra offer?
- 50 Miler, 50K, 30K and 20K.
- How many people run the Pikes Peak Ultra?
- About 146 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Pikes Peak Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Pikes Peak Ultra?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Pikes Peak Ultra start?
- 5:30 AM MDT.
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