About Pikes Peak Ultra

Pikes Peak Ultra was created in 2015 to showcase some of the very best trails in Colorado Springs.  As a teenager, RD Justin Ricks trained on these trails and dreamed of one day hosting a race. After creating Mad Moose Events, Pikes Peak Ultra was one of the first races he opened. Its course will take you from Bear Creek Regional Park, up High Drive, and into Cheyenne Canon. The course is almost completely run on crushed granite, which is typical of Colorado Springs' trails. Runners will catch views of Pikes Peak from along the course, as they run along parts the Ring the Peak Trail.  The 50K and 50 Mile will summit Mt. Rosa, where runners will get amazing view of the city below. Join the Mad Moose Herd at one of our favorite events!

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Learn more about the 2022 USATF Colorado 30 km Trail Championships! 

• Read about prize money up for grabs and what awards will be handed out by USATF Colorado! 

• To participate and score in this USATF Colorado Championship athletes must have a current and valid USATF Colorado membership.

  • Check your membership status and join/renew here. 

• USATF Colorado Masters age division medals will awarded for first, second, and third place in 5 year divisions beginning with the 40-44 age division - based on net time.

Course Information

Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Mile Course Map

Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Mile Interactive Map

Pikes Peak Ultra 50 Mile GPX File *download file to view

• Lowest Point   6170'

• Highest Point  11893'

• Elevation Gain 11759'

• Elevation Loss 11579'

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Pikes Peak Ultra 50K Course Map

Pikes Peak Ultra 50K Interactive Map

Pikes Peak Ultra 50K GPX File *download file to view

• Lowest Point   6169'

• Highest Point  11440'
• Elevation Gain 8127'
• Elevation Loss 8123'

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Pikes Peak Ultra 30K Course Map

Pikes Peak Ultra 30K Interactive Map

30K GPX File *download file to view

• Lowest Point   6169'

• Highest Point  8240'
• Elevation Gain 4177'
• Elevation Loss 4177'

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Pikes Peak Ultra 20K Course Map

Pikes Peak Ultra 20K Interactive Map

Pikes Peak Ultra 20K GPX File *download file to view

• Lowest Point   6169'

• Highest Point  7877'
• Elevation Gain 2513'
• Elevation Loss 2513'

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Aid Station Mileage, Cutoff Times, and Course Limit Information

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Crew accessible aid stations are marked on the Pikes Peak Ultra Google Map. 

Pikes Peak Ultra Race Guide

See the 2023 Race Guide!

Cupless Aid Station Information

That's right! We have gone cupless!

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What does that mean?

• Water dispensers will be located at the start/finish line and at every aid station.

• Runners can use these to fill bladders, bottles​, and reusable cups

• Gloved volunteers will pour sodas/misc drinks into runners' reusable cups.

• To further reduce waste at aid stations, runners may bring a small reusable bag or bowl for food.

• Reusable bowls are optional but a great way to reduce waste.

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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Date: Friday, July 28, 2023

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Location:  Colorado Running Company

5262 N. Nevada Ave #140

Colorado Springs

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Race Day Packet Pickup

Saturday, July 29, 2023.

50 Mile - 5:00 a.m.

50k - 6:00 a.m.

20K and 30k - 6:30 a.m.

Check-in and Packet Pickup at the Starting Line

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Information Regarding Packet Pickup Process:

• You will need to have a photo ID in order to receive your packet.

• Runners may pick up the goody bag and shirt of a registered runner, who will not be in attendance.

• Runners may not pick up someone else's bib.  

• Entries are non-transferable

• See race guide for all information about packet pickup.

Directions to Start/Finish Line

GPS Coordinates: 38.82299, -104.86139

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The race start and finish are located at Bear Creek Regional Park, which is on the corner of 21st and Argus Blvd.    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

Saturday, July 29, 2023

5:00 a.m. - 50 Mile Packet Pickup

6:00 a.m. - 50K Packet Pickup

6:30 a.m. - 20K and 30K Packet Pickup

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5:30 a.m. - 50 Mile Start

6:30 a.m. - 50K Start 

7:00 a.m. - 20K and 30K Start

10 minutes before each race start - Pre-race announcement

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RUNNERS MUST ATTACH CHIP TO SHOE. NO CHIP ON SHOE = NO TIME

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 BOCO trucker hat, 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!

Volunteer with Mad Moose

Do you like helping your fellow runners succeed? Do you want to support your favorite race company? Do you enjoy giving back to this awesome community? Consider volunteering at one of our future events! As if getting to give back to the running community wasn’t enough, we want to show our gratitude by having all volunteers earn credits toward FREE race entries of your choice! (Friends and Family - You can earn race credits for your runner to use toward their next Mad Moose Event!)

Click HERE for more details about volunteering with Mad Moose!

Already earned some free entries this year and love helping on race day? Consider becoming a Mad Moose Ambassador!