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Pikes Peak Marathon

Aug 19, 2012

4.3

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Where

Manitou Springs, CO, United States

Start time

09:00

Distances

Marathon

Sub-events

26.2

Marathon

August 19, 2012 Sunday

Distance: Marathon·Start time: 09:00

MarathonPoint to pointRun/Walk

Race Results

Top 3

1. Kilian Jornet Burgada 03:40:26

2. Alex F Nichols 03:47:22

3. Max King 03:50:10

Top 3 Women

1. Tina E Forsberg 04:28:07

2. Kasie W Enman 04:28:25

3. Mireia M Varela 04:32:13

Top 3 Men

1. Kilian Jornet Burgada 03:40:26

2. Alex F Nichols 03:47:22

3. Max King 03:50:10

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Reviews

4.3

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By: Gregg M.

Posted: October 30, 2021

I return every year if possible.

I wish I could train more but I live in the desert now. Love this race, the people and the trail is just the best. Weather is always different and it presents a real life challenge.

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Kilian Jornet, 24, of Spain, hit the turnaround at the summit of Pikes Peak with an unofficial time of 2 hours 18 minutes and 45 seconds leading a stellar list of runners vying for new prize money at the Pikes Peak Marathon

General News Gazette.com

Aug 20, 2012

Cash Prizes Increase For Pikes Peak Ascent And Marathon Winners

Race officials of the Pikes Peak Marathon have announced that prize money has been doubled as the overall marathon winners will take home three-thousand dollars each.

General News Gazette

Jul 25, 2012

New Heights For Pikes Peak Marathon

Race organizers of the Pikes Peak Marathon have merely had to open registration to ensure it sells out. For the first time in 15 years the race has added prize money for faster times.

General News Colorado Springs Indy.com

Aug 17, 2012