Sun, Sep 20, 2026
Manitou Springs, CO
The route heads out of town, up to the summit of Pikes Peak, then back down the same trail. The ascent is relentless, the altitude is serious, and the descent is harder on the legs than most runners expect. Underfoot it is rocky trail the whole way, with exposed sections near the top where the terrain turns alpine and the weather can change fast.
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