28K views · 248 reactions | The Pikes Peak Ascent is a grueling 13.3-mile race from Manitou Springs, Colorado, to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak. With a vertical climb of 7,800 feet up the historic Barr Trail, this is NOT your typical half marathon! Pikes Peak Ascent invites Elite Competitors, and offers cash prizes to winners as well as free entries to past winners! Are you ready to take on the challenge? - Sponsored by Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent | FOX21 News | Facebook

6.9K views · 96 reactions | Today might be the first day of winter, but it paid Pikes Peak a surprise visit this past JUNE the night before Race Day. As you can see, the upper section was in no shape for 100+ mph speeds and racing slicks, causing a shortened course to Devils Playground. 略 • #PPIHC #PikesPeak #PikesPeakHillClimb #RaceToTheClouds #WinterSolstice | Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (Official Site) | Facebook