Pikes Peak Ascent 2025. With a 7,800 foot vertical climb, the course takes runners from manitou springs, colorado, along barr trail to the summit of pikes peak at 14,115 feet, and back down for a total of 26.2. The pikes peak ascent and marathon is a racing event that begins at the base of pikes peak, in manitou springs, colorado, and climbs over 7,815 feet (2382 m) to the top of the 14,115 foot.

The pikes peak ascent will take place on september 20th, 2025 and the 70th running of the pikes peak marathon will be held on september 21st. With a vertical climb of 7,800 feet up the historic barr trail, this is.