1992 I ran the Ascent and the next day when I saw the full marathoner's take off, I regretted not doing the full, highly recommend you go the round trip..... Been going back practically every year since then, will be at the ready at the computer to register again on the 13th, ran a 9:55.50 last year, this Race RULES!!!!! HOOAH!!!! In response to: I have qualified to do the Ascent. But won't run a marathon until October to qualify for the full marathon. Should I wait and do the full or just do the Ascent ? Need help to decide. With my bad knees I only have one shot.