Race Weekend
August 16-17
Double Trouble!
Hal Winton of Lawndale, CA was the first to run both the Ascent and Marathon in the same weekend. He did so to celebrate his 50th birthday.
“It was all a mistake,” he said. “I entered myself in the marathon and a friend entered me in the ascent-only. I figured I’d just try to do both.”
And with that the “Double” was born!
Division Awards:
Overall: 1st thru 10th
Masters (40 +): 1st thru 5th
Age Groups
16-19 and then in 5-year increments (20-24, 25-29, etc).
- Up to 35 registered in an age group: 1st thru 3rd.
- Up to 50 registered in an age group: 1st thru 4th.
- 50 registered in an age group: 1st thru 5th.
Precedence of awards will be Overall, Masters and then Age Division. There will be no duplication of awards. Age group awards will be adjusted for Overall & Masters.
Comp and Half Priced Entry Awards:
Pikes Peak Ascent/Marathon:
- The overall male and female (4) receive a lifetime comp entry into either the PPA or PPM.
- The top 10 overall male and female (40) and top 5 masters male and female (20) receive a comp entry for the following year.
- Age group winners (~52) receive half off entry for the following year.
Everyone who beats the race cut-off times (Ascent 6H 30 minutes, Marathon 10 hours) will receive a finisher medal and high quality long sleeve technical shirt with neck zipper and pocket.
Doubler Awards:
Doublers will receive a color photo suitable for framing with their name on it. Below is the photo from 2007. They will also be able to order a special Doubler shirt.
Triple Crown of Running Series Awards:
- The overall male and female (2) and the masters overall male and female (2) receive a comp entry into the Series the following year.
- The top 5 overall male and female (10) and the top 5 five masters male and female (10) can register for the Series at one-half the cost the following year.
Awards Presentations
Ascent: Saturday - 5pm, or as close as we can get to that time in Memorial Park. Please
be patient; it takes a long time to get all the results from the summit. Relax, hang out.
Enjoy the Post-Race Party or a massage (see below).
Marathon: Sunday - 2:45pm in Soda Springs Park.
Post-Race Massage
Pikes Peak Massage and the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy will provide post-race massage.
- 20 minutes for $10.00, 40 minutes for $20.00
- Ascent: Memorial Park 11:30 - 4:30pm
- Marathon: Soda Springs Park 12:00 - 5:00pm
Payment is due at time of session or may be pre-paid. Cash or check only.
Massage is set-up on a first-come, first-served basis. Should there be a waiting list pre-paid clients will receive priority. For pre-pay, include which day you want the session, your address and telephone number. Please do NOT specify a time. Make checks payable to: Pikes Peak Massage Therapy. Mail to: Pikes Peak Massage Therapy PO Box 376, Green Mtn Falls, CO 80819.
Post-Race Parties
Come on down and share your stories of triumph and/or woe with your fellow runners, friends and family.
After the Ascent:
2:00 - 5:00pm Memorial Park - Lots of free food and beverages, live music, and prize giveaways.
After the Marathon:
12 Noon - 2:30pm Soda Springs Park, more free food, more beverages, and more prize giveaways. Soda Springs Park is just across the stream from the Marathon finish at the intersection of Ruxton Avenue and Manitou Avenue
Cool Stuff to do in Manitou Springs
- Shopping, if you can walk.
- Free showers for runners at Schryver Park pool.