7 events happening on Pikes Peak throughout August and September
Parker Seibold The Gazette
If you’ve been looking for the chance to climb, run, cycle or drive up America’s Mountain, here are seven opportunities for you. Many of these events also offer an opportunity to volunteer for a meaningful cause.
The city of Colorado Springs released a list of events happening at Pikes Peak throughout August and September.
Saturday, Aug. 10 – Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb
This is the 15th year of Cycle to the Summit, a cycling event sanctioned by USA cycling. Pikes Peak Highway will have a delayed public opening of 9 a.m. due to this event.
Saturday, Sept. 7 – Pikes Peak Challenge
Registered participants have the opportunity to hike Pikes Peak for a worth cause through the Brain Injury Alliance of Colorado. Survivors of brain injury and their families hike to raise money for others living with an injury to the brain.
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Wednesday, Sept. 11 – Sunrise Opening for Patriot Day and National Day of Service Remembrance
The Gateway will open at 4:30 a.m., making a sunrise from the top of America’s Mountain possible on a day of remembrance and solemnity. There will also be a special event at 6:30 a.m. Advanced tickets are required.
Firefighter Incline Climb on Sept. 11.
On the same day as the highway’s sunrise opening, the Manitou Incline is hosting the ninth annual Firefighter Incline Climb to commemorate 9/11. The firefighters will climb more than 2,000 steps in full gear, which weighs up to 60 pounds.
The first wave of runners wait at the starting line of the Pikes Peak Ascent on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. (Parker Seibold, The Gazette)
Saturday, Sept. 21 – Pikes Peak Ascent
This half marathon takes runners up to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak.
It’s not too late to register for this grueling and intense half marathon up — registration closes Sept. 1, or until the race sells out. If you’d rather support from the sidelines, a livestream of the race will play at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs.
Sunday, Sept. 22 – Pikes Peak Marathon
If the Pikes Peak Ascent doesn’t sound challenging enough for you, Pikes Peak Marathon might be a better fit. Participants will make the 7,800 foot vertical climb, but then they’ll run back down as well.
Registration closes on Sept. 1.
Saturday, Sept. 28 – Volunteer Cleanup Day
This cleanup day will take place from 9 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will get free admission into Pikes Peak and all equipment needed for picking up trash will be included. The city advised that volunteers wear bright-colored clothing and dress in layers as the weather changes quickly at such high elevation.
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