Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon [Expo]

Expo — August 15
Race Weekend
August 16-17

How Tall is
Pikes Peak?
Pikes Peak is 14,115' tall—the 30th (31st on some lists) tallest of Colorado’s 53 (54 on some lists) 14ers. The height was revised from 14,110' in 2002. Story.

Pre-Race Expo and Carbo Feed
Manison Park and Memorial Park

Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Vendor Friday, August 15th

9am-7pm: Sponsor and vendor displays and sales, Ascent and Marathon apparel sales, packet pick-up
5pm-7pm: Kiwanis Club carbo feed - $10.00
6pm: Featured speaker
6:45pm: Questions and answers, race videos

Saturday, August 16th

2-7pm: Sponsor and vendor displays and sales, Ascent and Marathon apparel sales, packet pick-up
5-7pm: Kiwanis Club carbo feed - $10.00
6pm: Featured speaker
6:45pm: Questions and answers, race videos

Kiwanis Club Carbo Feed
Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Carbo Feed An ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT carbo feed presented by the Manitou Springs Kiwanis Club and open to all runners, families and guests. Unlimited pasta and potatoes and all the fixings including dessert. Join other runners for some fun, good times and a great meal! The cost is $10.00 per person (reduced rates for 12 & under) and you may prepay via Active.com when you register, or you may pay at the door.

Dinner proceeds are used to support:

Scouting
Local education & leadership projects for youth
Local and worldwide concerns for young children

Arial view of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon race starts

In this satellite image you can see the big white PPA/M expo tent!

Directions:
Memorial Park is located just east of the Manitou Springs City Hall, Police and Fire Departments in the 600 block of Manitou Avenue. It is approximately 6 miles west of Colorado Springs.

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Peak Busters Annual Meeting and Reception
Open to all women runners of Pikes Peak. This group of dedicated and committed women was organized some 32 years ago to provide information and support to women runners who are taking on the challenge of Pikes Peak. No children, spouses or significant others are permitted at this reception. Pre-registration ($15.00) is desirable, but not required. Registration at the door, $20.00. Those attending their first Peak Busters meeting will receive a special award. Come for an evening of camaraderie and the support of other women runners who have completed the Pikes Peak races. Peak Busters will provide more details in a separate mailing in June.

WHERE: Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee, Manitou Springs (one block west from race start)
WHEN: Thursday, August 14, 2007 from 4 to 7pm

For reservations and information contact:

Caroline Merrill
410 Taraval Street #4,
San Francisco, CA 94116
Phone: 415-929-7589
E-Mail: Peakbusters@aol.com

Lodging & Tourist Information
If you are looking for a place to stay in Manitou Springs, check out the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce website under Motels and Bed and Breakfasts/Inns. Remember, the race start is in the 600 block of Manitou Avenue so when looking for accommodations look for addresses close to that.

You can find additional visitor information and accommodations in the Pikes Peak region using the following:

Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce: 1-800-642-2567
Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce: 1-719-635-1551
Colorado Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau: 1-800-368-4748

The Clarion Hotel is our official host hotel and they will provide rooms at a special rate to all Triple Crown/Pikes Peak runners. The hotel is approximately 11 minutes from Manitou Springs. When making reservations you need to state that you are participating in either the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run, the Summer Roundup Trail Run 12K or the Pikes Peak Ascent or Marathon. You can call them at 800-477-8610.