Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent vs Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
A data-led head-to-head using sourced race facts and available derived figures under one published methodology.
Data current as ofPikes Peak Marathon & Ascent or Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon — which comes out ahead?
The available sourced metrics do not create a clear lead; use the table to compare the held route, cost and race-day evidence.
Route comparison snapshot
Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Mapped route
- Held
- Elevation profile
- Not held
| Metric | Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent | Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Scenic score | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| Conditions | 77/100 | 77/100 |
Conditions
Only metrics available for at least one side are shown. A ✓ marks the better value for each metric (higher-is-better aware). Scores are out of 100 when available. Ascent, climbing density, max absolute grade and median finish describe course or field context and are not marked as better or worse.
Same-distance comparisons are most meaningful; cross-distance metrics are contextual.
Race facts that change the decision
| Fact | Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent | Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date). | Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date). |
| Location | Manitou Springs, Colorado | Manitou Springs, Colorado |
| Actual distance | 42.2 km | 21.4 km |
| raceindex.org mapped route held | Held | Held |
| raceindex.org elevation profile held | Not held | Not held |
| Course type | Out And Back | Point To Point |
| Surface | Mixed: about 1.5 miles of paved road and a dirt/gravel road paralleling Ruxton Creek, then Barr Trail which is primarily decomposed rock with dirt and loose gravel through the forest and loose gravel above treeline. | Mixed: about 1.5 miles of paved road and a dirt/gravel road paralleling Ruxton Creek, then Barr Trail which is primarily decomposed rock with dirt and loose gravel through the forest and loose gravel above treeline. |
| Elevation character | Mountainous | Mountainous |
| Terrain | Road, Trail, Gravel | Road, Trail, Gravel |
| Scenery | Countryside, Mountain, City, Forest | Countryside, Mountain, City, Forest |
| Atmosphere | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination | Competitive, Wilderness, Destination |
| Technicality | Very Technical | Very Technical |
| Total ascent | 2,382 m | 2,382 m |
| Total descent | 2,382 m | Unavailable |
| Cutoff | 10:00:00 | 6:30:00 |
| Entry model | Open | Open |
Schedule
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date).
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
Exact race date not confirmed. Event weekend starts 2026-09-19 (legacy event-level date).
Location
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Manitou Springs, Colorado
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Manitou Springs, Colorado
Actual distance
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- 42.2 km
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- 21.4 km
raceindex.org mapped route held
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Held
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Held
raceindex.org elevation profile held
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Not held
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Not held
Course type
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Out And Back
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Point To Point
Surface
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Mixed: about 1.5 miles of paved road and a dirt/gravel road paralleling Ruxton Creek, then Barr Trail which is primarily decomposed rock with dirt and loose gravel through the forest and loose gravel above treeline.
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Mixed: about 1.5 miles of paved road and a dirt/gravel road paralleling Ruxton Creek, then Barr Trail which is primarily decomposed rock with dirt and loose gravel through the forest and loose gravel above treeline.
Elevation character
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Mountainous
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Mountainous
Terrain
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Road, Trail, Gravel
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Road, Trail, Gravel
Scenery
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Countryside, Mountain, City, Forest
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Countryside, Mountain, City, Forest
Atmosphere
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Competitive, Wilderness, Destination
Technicality
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Very Technical
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Very Technical
Total ascent
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- 2,382 m
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- 2,382 m
Total descent
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- 2,382 m
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Unavailable
Cutoff
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- 10:00:00
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- 6:30:00
Entry model
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent
- Open
- Pikes Peak Marathon & Ascent Half Marathon
- Open
Facts are shown only when they exist in the sourced race record; Not held means no sourced value is held for that race.