Tag: pikes peak ascent
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One of America’s most rewarding footrace challenges is set to start soon
The start of a great footrace series is just weeks away, set to show off some of the most beautiful running routes in the Pikes Peak area. On June 14, the Garden to Peak Challenge will kick off with the Garden of the Gods 10-Mile Run. Taking place in its namesake park, this race follows…
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One of America’s most rewarding footrace challenges is set to start soon
The start of a great footrace series is just weeks away, set to show off some of the most beautiful running routes in the Pikes Peak area. On June 14, the Garden to Peak Challenge will kick off with the Garden of the Gods 10-Mile Run. Taking place in its namesake park, this race follows…
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Young Colorado runners dominate trail to earn first Pikes Peak Ascent titles in 2025 edition of iconic race
As Brian Whitfield stood on the start line looking up at the Pikes Peak summit Saturday morning, he knew it would be a good day. He felt fit, healthy, and most of all, calm. In his third attempt at the race, Whitfield took the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent overall title in a time of 2:13:31,…
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Young Colorado runners dominate trail to earn first Pikes Peak Ascent titles in 2025 edition of iconic race
As Brian Whitfield stood on the start line looking up at the Pikes Peak summit Saturday morning, he knew it would be a good day. He felt fit, healthy, and most of all, calm. In his third attempt at the race, Whitfield took the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent overall title in a time of 2:13:31,…
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Young Colorado runners dominate trail to earn first Pikes Peak Ascent titles in 2025 edition of iconic race
As Brian Whitfield stood on the start line looking up at the Pikes Peak summit Saturday morning, he knew it would be a good day. He felt fit, healthy, and most of all, calm. In his third attempt at the race, Whitfield took the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent overall title in a time of 2:13:31,…
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Pikes Peak Ascent notebook: Highlights from annual race
The Pikes Peak Ascent drew one of its largest groups of participants for the 69th annual event on Saturday. Here are some notables from the race. Colorado Springs sweep Joseph Gray’s win on the men’s side and Allie McLaughlin’s first-place finish for the women helped Colorado Springs runners sweep the Ascent. Gray and McLaughlin’s finishes…
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Joseph Gray wins Pikes Peak Ascent; Allie McLaughlin places first on women’s side
This moment never gets old for Joseph Gray. The Colorado Springs native clocked in at 2 hours, 11 minutes and 13 seconds to win the Pikes Peak Ascent on Saturday. There were 1,996 runners competing. This marks Gray’s third Ascent victory since 2019. “I wanted to come out, put together a good effort and represent…
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David Ramsey: Shortening Pikes Peak Ascent was the right thing to do
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save If you’ve ever been caught in a severe storm above timber line, you understand race organizer Ron Ilgen’s decision to shorten Saturday’s Pikes Peak Ascent from 13.32 miles to 7.6 miles. Instead of running to the top of America’s Mountain, 1,800 competitors were forced to…
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David Ramsey: Shortening Pikes Peak Ascent was the right thing to do
If you’ve ever been caught in a severe storm above timber line, you understand race organizer Ron Ilgen’s decision to shorten Saturday’s Pikes Peak Ascent from 13.32 miles to 7.6 miles. Instead of running to the top of America’s Mountain, 1,800 competitors were forced to stop at Barr Camp. Anita Ortiz of Eagle has earned…