Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent

Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent America's Ultimate Challenge 26.3 mile run UP Pikes Peak and back down. Follow us on twitter
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Fueling matters more the longer you’re on the mountain. This is a good time to start practicing what you’ll use on race ...
05/31/2026

Fueling matters more the longer you’re on the mountain. This is a good time to start practicing what you’ll use on race day:
🔹 Gels
🔹 Hydration
🔹 Timing
🔹 Electrolytes

A big thank you to Tailwind Nutrition for supporting runners with on-course hydration. If you plan to use Tailwind on race day, start working it into your longer training efforts now so your body knows what to expect.

What works in training usually works better on race day.



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A huge thank you to Jimmy John's for helping us take care of our mountain volunteers this year!These volunteer shifts ar...
05/30/2026

A huge thank you to Jimmy John's for helping us take care of our mountain volunteers this year!

These volunteer shifts are no small thing. Many of our mountain crews are on a shuttle before 5 a.m., spending long hours on the mountain, with some even camping overnight to make sure runners are supported where they need it most.

This year, Jimmy John’s on Fillmore is helping provide sandwiches for those long shifts, and that support means a lot to us.

To our mountain volunteers: thank you for giving your time, energy, and full day to this race. And to Jimmy John’s: thank you for helping us make sure they’re fed while they do it!

Training for teaches you a lot about yourself before race day ever arrives.What’s one thing training for this race has...
05/28/2026

Training for teaches you a lot about yourself before race day ever arrives.

What’s one thing training for this race has already reminded you? Maybe it’s something simple, like finding a rhythm, getting out the door when you don’t feel like it, or realizing training is better with other people.

Drop yours below!

As training ramps up, recovery becomes part of the plan — not something you only think about when you’re already tired.L...
05/26/2026

As training ramps up, recovery becomes part of the plan — not something you only think about when you’re already tired.

Long climbs, downhill miles, and back-to-back training days can add up quickly. Taking care of your body now can help you stay consistent later in the season.

Our partners at Sundog Running know how important it is for runners to keep moving well through the full training cycle.

What’s one recovery habit you’re trying to stay consistent with right now?

There’s usually a point in training where the race stops feeling far away. The calendar starts filling in. The long runs...
05/23/2026

There’s usually a point in training where the race stops feeling far away. The calendar starts filling in. The long runs get planned. The elevation starts to matter more.

If the or is part of your year, registration is open, and the field is taking shape.

🏔️ link in bio!

Before runners take on the mountain, many take on the Garden.The Garden of the Gods 10 Mile & 10K Run is coming up on Ju...
05/22/2026

Before runners take on the mountain, many take on the Garden.

The Garden of the Gods 10 Mile & 10K Run is coming up on June 14th!

It’s a great race for building early-season strength and getting comfortable on rolling terrain. Join us as we celebrate the 50th year of this amazing race!

Learn more 👉 https://gardentenmile.com/

Not every training week is going to feel strong. Some weeks are consistent. Some get interrupted. Some runs feel great, ...
05/19/2026

Not every training week is going to feel strong. Some weeks are consistent. Some get interrupted. Some runs feel great, and others remind you there’s still work to do.

The goal right now isn’t perfection. It’s building habits you can keep coming back to even when life, weather, or motivation gets in the way.

What helps you stay consistent when training gets busy?

Race weekend takes a lot of people. Aid stations, start line, finish line, packet pickup, course support — every role ma...
05/16/2026

Race weekend takes a lot of people. Aid stations, start line, finish line, packet pickup, course support — every role matters.

If you’ve been thinking about volunteering this year but aren’t sure where to start, join us this Sunday, May 17th, for our Volunteer Ice Cream Social!

📍 Heuberger Subaru, 1080 Motor City Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
⏰ 4–6 p.m.

Come learn about the different volunteer roles, ask questions, meet part of the team, and enjoy some ice cream with us.

Some are squeezing miles in before work, after school drop-off, between travel, or whenever life gives you a window.That...
05/10/2026

Some are squeezing miles in before work, after school drop-off, between travel, or whenever life gives you a window.

That’s one of the best parts of this community — everyone is working toward the mountain in their own way, and we love seeing it!

So let’s do a weekend training roll call. Where did you get your miles in this weekend?

Drop a photo, your route, your elevation gain, your summit, your neighborhood loop, your Strava map, or just the number of miles you got in. We want to see what training looks like right now.

Have you ever thought about volunteering for one of our races, but weren’t sure what it entails or where to even start?J...
05/09/2026

Have you ever thought about volunteering for one of our races, but weren’t sure what it entails or where to even start?

Join us for our Volunteer Recruiting Event on Sunday, May 17th, from 4:00–6:00 p.m. at Heuberger Subaru.

This is a great chance to learn more about volunteer opportunities, ask questions, meet part of the race team, and find a role that feels like the right fit for you.

We’ll also have door prizes, and bringing friends gives you more chances to win!

📍 Heuberger Subaru Event Center
1080 Motor City Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

Come learn how you can be part of the PPAM race community. We’d love to see you there!

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Manitou Springs, CO
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