Pikes Peak Marathon

El Paso County, Colorado, United States

26.3 miles (42.3 km) · 7,910 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	26.3 mi (42.3 km)
Elevation gain	7,910 ft (2,411 m)
Average gain	301 ft per mile (57 m per km)
Longest climb	13.1 mi, 7,789 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	28.2%
Runnable	28% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	23.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	9%
Mild uphill	4%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Pikes Peak Marathon

How much elevation gain does Pikes Peak Marathon have?

Pikes Peak Marathon has 7,910 ft (2,411 m) of elevation gain over 26.3 miles (42.3 km). That averages 301 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Pikes Peak Marathon?

The difficulty score for Pikes Peak Marathon is 23.1 of 100. That is harder than 93.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 28% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Pikes Peak Marathon?

The longest climb on Pikes Peak Marathon runs 13.1 miles (21.1 km) and gains 7,789 ft (2,374 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 28.2%.