The Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon events took place this weekend in Manitou, Colorado. Starting at an elevation of 6,345 feet, runners in the ascent race climbed nearly 8,000 feet in just over 13 miles. The Ascent Race takes place on the Saturday. On the Sunday, a full marathon distance is offered - 8,000 feet up, then turn around and finish with 8,000 feet of descent.
For the masochistic at heart, you can do the double. 39 miles, 16,000 feet of up and 8,000 feet of down. You'd definitely earn a couple of beers after that.
So, how many people do you think the race organizers are able to lure out to this crazy suffer-fest? Over 1,600!!!
And to think I thought Mark Shorter was doing well to get 39 people out for his Seymour Hill Run...
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