About Pikes Peak Ultra

Pikes Peak Ultra was an event created to showcase some of the very best trails in Colorado Springs.  It's course will take you from Bear Creek Regional Park, up High Drive, and into Cheyenne Canon.  Runners will see Lower Captain Jacks, Seven Bridges, St. Mary's Falls, Helen Hunt Falls, Mt. Rosa, Almagre, Deer Park, and Elk Park.  This is the first and only 50 mile event, open to the public, in Colorado Springs.  

Course Information

Elevation Gain: 50 mile- 11000 ft, 50K- 9000 ft, 30K- 3500 ft

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Course Maps​

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Aid Station and Cut Off Information

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Race Guide

Check out the 2021 Race Guide for information about the event! Updated 7/6/2021

Travel Information

Check out the Travel Page for information about lodging and recreation.

Packet Pickup

No registration at packet pickup or on race day. No exceptions. 

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Race Information:

Packet Pick-up:

Friday, July 30, 2021

4 p.m. – 6 p.m.  Check in and Packet pick up at

Colorado Running Company

5262 N. Nevada Ave #140

Colorado Springs

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Check-in, and Packet Pickup at the starting line:

Saturday, July 31, 2021.

50 Mile - 5:00 a.m.

50k - 6:00 a.m.

30k - 6:30 a.m.

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*You will need to have a photo ID in order to receive your packet and timing chip.  This includes race morning packet pick-up.  We encourage you to pick up your packet prior to race day morning to eliminate issues on the morning of the race.  

Directions to Start/Finish Line

The race start and finish are located at Bear Creek Regional Park, which is on the corner of 21st and Argus Blvd. GPS coordinates for the start/finish line are 38.823130, -104.861336.   Parking is available near the pavilions, basketball courts and tennis courts across the street. Don't park along the road, Argus or 21st, your vehicle will be towed. 

Race Morning Schedule

5:25 a.m. - 50M Pre-race announcement

5:30 a.m. - 50M Start

6:25 a.m. - 50K Pre-race announcement

6:30 a.m. - 50K Start 

6:55 a.m. - 30K Pre-race announcement

7:00 a.m. - 30K Start

Finish Line Information

The finish line is located in the exact same location as the starting line. We will be serving runner approved goodies! We'll also have water, soda, etc available. 

Runner Perks

All runners will receive a custom race shirt, custom socks, and a finishers' medal.

FAQ

Need more information about pricing, race rules, refund policy, or runner requirements? Check out our FAQ page!  

Results

Find the results hosted on UltraSignup!