2009 Entry Details

Qualification Changes
What follows is an overview of the qualification changes for 2009:

• Only Peak Veterans who have finished the Ascent or Marathon in the last 5 years can sign up for both races (the Double).
• Peak Newbies who sign up for the Ascent via the TCR option can do so without prior qualifications. You will become qualified once you finish the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run and the Summer Roundup 12k. Your Garden 10 Mile Run time will determine your Wave placement. Those who run faster than 1h30m00s will be placed in Wave 1 and those who run from 1:30:00 to 2:30:00 will be placed in Wave 2.

Registration/Qualification FAQ
Q: What happens if I register and my qualifications do not check out?
A: You will be pulled from the race and you will not receive a refund! All qualifications will be checked. Do not assume that because your time is only a few minutes or even seconds outside of the qualifiers you will be accepted—you won’t.

Q: I have a race coming up soon after registration. Can I use those results as a qualifier?
A: No. Your qualifier must be run before you register! There are no provisional qualifications. The only exception is for those who sign for the Ascent via the TCR Series option in which case you will become qualified once you finish the Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run and the Summer Roundup 12k. Your Garden 10 Mile Run time will determine your Wave placement.

Q: I train a lot or I have raced some other distance (20k, 50k, 50 mile etc.) or event which isn’t listed. Can I get into a race?
A: No. You must run an accepted qualifier before you register! This answer is the same even if you ran a longer distance but still made the qualifying time either overall or as a split of the longer distance. However, 1/2 marathon and marathons from triathlons are acceptable since the actual distance run is a valid qualifier.

Q: If I have run the Ascent/Marathon can I use other qualifications to get into a faster Wave/Field?
A: Depends. If you have run the Ascent/Marathon in the last 5 years you must use those times as your qualifier. If you have not run the Ascent/Marathon in the last 5 years you must use other qualifications.

Q: I have run the Ascent/Marathon several times. Can I use a time from a previous year to get into a different Wave/Field?
A: Yes - within limits. If you have multiple Peak results in the last 5 years you may “toss” 1 year only—the most recent. If the previous year does not change your Wave/Field placement then you can’t enter the other Wave/Field. Note: Doublers may ignore their slower race in any given year.

Here are some examples (oldest times listed first, slow time for Doubler not listed):
4:20:00, 4:10:00, 4:05:00 - Only Wave 1 Qualified (can only toss the last run, the 4:05)
4:10:00, 4:20:00, 4:25:00 - Only Wave 2 Qualified (can only toss the last run, the 4:25)
4:30:00, 4:10:00, 4:20:00 - Either Wave Qualified (depends on if the 4:20 is tossed or not)
4:30:00, 4:20:00, 4:10:00 - Either Wave Qualified (depends on if the 4:10 is tossed or not)
In short, if you have more than 1 year’s Peak results in the last 5 years it is only your most current two years that can be used for qualification purposes. What you ran three or more runs ago does not matter no matter which race you are entering!

If this is not clear input your name here to get a list of which Races/Waves/Fields you qualify for.

Q: How are DNFs handled?
A: If the DNF was due to the cut-offs being changed the race is not counted against you and you should proceed as if the race did not happen. If it was your first Pikes race (or only Pikes race in the last 5 years) then you will need to use outside qualifications to register. However, you must meet the current qualification criteria. For example, if the qualifier you used previously is now too old you will need a new qualifier.

If the DNF was for any other reason it is counted against you. If you were a Peak Newbie you will need a new qualifier run since your DNF. If you were a Peak Veteran you can use the DNF as your “tossed” year. (see question above). In either case Ascent times from Marathon DNFs may not be used.

Q: How many fail the qualification verification or get pulled and for what reasons?
A: For the Ascent 41 failed the verification process:
10 who used qualifications from races of the wrong distance or had no qualifications.
10 who were too fast for the Wave they signed up for.
6 who were too slow for the Wave they signed up for.
6 Peak veterans who used a non Peak time.
5 who used a qualifications that were too old.
4 who tossed more than one “bad year.”
In addition, 27 who signed up via the TCR Series option but missed a race were pulled.

For the Marathon 21 failed the verification process.
10 who were too fast for the Field they signed up for.
7 who tossed more than one “bad year.” (2 did this by ignoring their Ascents.)
1 Peak veteran who used a non Peak time.
1 who used qualifications from a race of the wrong distance.
1 who was too slow for the Field they signed up for.
1 who signed up as a 1/2 price age-group winner but was not an age-group winner.
In addition, 12 who signed up via the TCR Series option but missed a race.

Q: Do the results I link to have to display only my name and results?
A: No - but do your best. Some races do not offer individual results so you may have to link to a page with everyone’s results. Further, a few races only have searchable results so you may not be able to link to the results. Again, just do your best and at least link to the search page instead of the homepage!

Q: I will be travelling/at work/in the hospital/etc. during registration, can I register early?
A: No - you will need to have a relative or someone you trust register you.

1. Double check your qualifications! See the FAQ above for the most common mistakes that got runners pulled from the race. For Peak Veterans http://www.skyrunner.com/search/find.asp has a qualification checker and will create your qualification link so there is NO reason you should have qualification issues!

2. We recommend that you do NOT log into your Active.com account. Accounts can cause server and payment errors because they may be missing data or don’t match your current credit card info. If you get any error during registration (logged in or not), try again making sure you are not logged in!

3. Know what to expect! This is a screenshot of an Active.com high volume message. If you are on time you are almost certain to see this page for the first 5-10 minutes!!! It is NOT an error. In fact, it prevents errors from happening. Just do as it says, wait a bit and try again! Do NOT refresh the busy page - that does nothing!
   Theory: Only a relatively small # of people (let's say 100) can be registering at once. However, it takes them about 4 minutes to register. So during that time there will simply be no way for anyone else to register so the busy page comes up. After about 4 minutes, they start to get through and more get in. By 10 minutes the backlog should be gone and the busy screen should not be seen much. But you may see it again on 1/2 hour intervals as the other waves/fields open up.

4. Be ready! This is a screenshot of an Active.com entry form. This one is for the Ascent Wave 1 but they are all similar. This should make it obvious that you can save time if you have your qualifications (race name, year, time, and a link to your results) ready to go before you register!

Ascent - Wave 1 - 830
Qualifications needed to register for the 1st Wave of the Pikes Peak Ascent^®:
Peak Veteran:
- Have run the Pikes Peak Ascent^® in under 4:15:00 or
- Have run the ascent portion of the Pikes Peak Marathon^® in under 4:15:00
Peak Newbie or those who have not run the Peak in the last 5 years:
- Have run a marathon in under 3:45:00 or
- Have run a half-marathon in under 1:40:00.

Only Peak Veterans who have finished the Peak in the last 5 years can sign up for both races (the Double).

Qualification notes:
- Races must be from the last 5 years (2004+).
- Races before 2004 will not be accepted.
- Splits from races other than triathlons can’t be used.
- Races without online results will not be accepted.
- Peak veterans of the last 5 years must use Peak results for qualifications.
- Peak veterans with multiple results in the last 5 years can only use their most current 2 years (see FAQ).
- You will need to provide your qualifying race name, year, your time, and a link to your results.
- Personalized PP Ascent/Marathon results links can be generated here. Site also checks qualifications!
- You are responsible for finding the results websites for other races.
- If the qualifications you provide can’t be confirmed you will be removed from the race and you will forfeit your entry fee! You will NOT be moved to the 2nd Wave!

Register for the Pikes Peak Ascent - Wave 1: Began March 11th at 12:30pm MT

Ascent - Wave 2 - 1,000
Qualifications needed to register for the 2nd Wave of the Pikes Peak Ascent^®:
Peak Veteran:
- Have run the Pikes Peak Ascent^® in 4:15:00 to 6:30:00 or
- Have run the ascent portion of the Pikes Peak Marathon^® in 4:15:00 to 6:30:00
Peak Newbie or those who have not run the Peak in the last 5 years:
- Have run a marathon in 3:45:00 to 5:30:00 or
- Have run a half-marathon in 1:40:00 to 2:30:00.

Only Peak Veterans who have finished the Peak in the last 5 years can sign up for both races (the Double).

Qualification notes:
- Races must be from the last 5 years (2004+).
- Races before 2004 will not be accepted.
- Splits from races other than triathlons can’t be used.
- Races without online results will not be accepted.
- Peak veterans of the last 5 years must use Peak results for qualifications.
- Peak veterans with multiple results in the last 5 years can only use their most current 2 years (see FAQ).
- You will need to provide your qualifying race name, year, your time, and a link to your results.
- Personalized PP Ascent/Marathon results links can be generated here. Site also checks qualifications!
- You are responsible for finding the results websites for other races.
- If the qualifications you provide can’t be confirmed you will be removed from the race and you will forfeit your entry fee! You will NOT be moved to the 1st Wave!

Do not register for Wave 2 if you are Wave 1 qualified!
Pikes Peak Ascent - Wave 2: Full

Marathon - Field 1 - 375
Qualifications needed to register for Field 1 of the Pikes Peak Marathon^®:
Peak Veteran:
- Have run the Pikes Peak Ascent^® (not an ascent portion of a PPM) in under 4:15:00 or
- Have run the Pikes Peak Marathon^® in under 7:00:00
Peak Newbie or those who have not run the Peak in the last 5 years:
- Have run a marathon in under 3:45:00.

Only Peak Veterans who have finished the Peak in the last 5 years can sign up for both races (the Double).

Qualification notes:
- Races must be from the last 5 years (2004+).
- Races before 2004 will not be accepted.
- Splits from races other than triathlons can’t be used.
- Races without online results will not be accepted.
- Peak veterans of the last 5 years must use Peak results for qualifications.
- Peak veterans with multiple results in the last 5 years can only use their most current 2 years (see FAQ).
- You will need to provide your qualifying race name, year, your time, and a link to your results.
- Personalized PP Ascent/Marathon results links can be generated here. Site also checks qualifications!
- You are responsible for finding the results websites for other marathons.
- If the qualifications you provide can’t be confirmed you will be removed from the race and you will forfeit your entry fee! You will NOT be moved to the 2nd Field!

Pikes Peak Marathon - Field 1: Full

Marathon - Field 2 - 385
Qualifications needed to register for Field 2 of the Pikes Peak Marathon^®:
Peak Veteran:
- Have run the Pikes Peak Ascent^® (not an ascent portion of a PPM) in 4:15:00 to 6:00:00 or
- Have run the Pikes Peak Marathon^® in 7:00:00 to 10:00:00
Peak Newbie or those who have not run the Peak in the last 5 years:
- Have run a marathon in 3:45:00 to 5:30:00.

Only Peak Veterans who have finished the Peak in the last 5 years can sign up for both races (the Double).

Qualification notes:
- Races must be from the last 5 years (2004+).
- Races before 2004 will not be accepted.
- Splits from races other than triathlons can’t be used.
- Races without online results will not be accepted.
- Peak veterans of the last 5 years must use Peak results for qualifications.
- Peak veterans with multiple results in the last 5 years can only use their most current 2 years (see FAQ).
- You will need to provide your qualifying race name, year, your time, and a link to your results.
- Personalized PP Ascent/Marathon results links can be generated here. Site also checks qualifications!
- You are responsible for finding the results websites for other marathons.
- If the qualifications you provide can’t be confirmed you will be removed from the race and you will forfeit your entry fee! You will NOT be moved to the 1st Field!

Do not register for Field 2 if you are Field 1 qualified!
Pikes Peak Marathon - Field 2: Full

Entry via the TCR Series - 330
There are 270 Ascent entries and 60 Marathon entries for those runners taking part in the Triple Crown of Running Series.

Ascent Wave 1/Wave 2 Qualifications:
If you are a Peak Veteran of the last 5 years you must use the qualifications as listed above (see Ascent Wave 1/Wave 2). If you are a Peak Newbie and you have the needed qualifications as listed above (see Ascent Wave 1/Wave 2) please use them.

If you don’t have the needed qualifications you can enter the Ascent via the TCR Series and you will become qualified once you finish the first two races of the Series. Your Garden of the Gods 10 Mile Run time will determine which Wave you will be placed in. Those who run faster than 1h30m00s will be placed in Wave 1 and those who run from 1:30:00 to 2:30:00 will be placed in Wave 2. Use the “Wave determined by GOG10M time” option below.

Marathon Field 1/Field 2 Qualifications:
As above (see Marathon Field 1/Field 2).
Again, if you register for a race and the qualifications you provide can’t be confirmed you will be removed from the race and you will forfeit your entry fee!

Only Peak Veterans who have finished the Peak in the last 5 years can sign up for both races (the Double).

Series Notes: If you sign up for either the Ascent or Marathon as an individual race you can of course register for the other two Series races at any time. For this option you will be paying for all three races at once ($135 Series w Ascent + Active.com fees / $125 Series w Marathon + Active.com fees). When using this option you MUST run the first two races of the Series in order to run the Ascent or Marathon. After the 1st leg of the Triple Crown of Running those who entered the Series Ascent without qualifications will be placed in a Wave based on their Garden 10 Mile time. Those who run faster than 1h30m00s will be placed in Wave 1 and those who run from 1:30:00 to 2:30:00 will be placed in Wave 2. After the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown of Running any runners who have not completed the first two races will be removed from the Ascent and Marathon. If you are concerned about your ability to take part in the first two races of the Series you should NOT use this as your entry method into the Ascent or Marathon! Instead, sign up for each Series race individually so that you will still be in the Series but you will not be committed.

TCR Series w Pikes Peak Ascent - Wave 1 pre-qualified: Full
TCR Series w Pikes Peak Ascent - Wave 2 pre-qualified: Full
TCR Series w Pikes Peak Marathon - Field 1 pre-qualified: Full
TCR Series w Pikes Peak Marathon - Field 2 pre-qualified: Full

The following is NOT for Peak Veterans of the last 5 years or those with qualifications.
TCR Series w Pikes Peak Ascent - Wave determined by GOG10M time: Full

Wait Lists - 120
There are 120 Wait List spots (30 for Ascent Wave 1, 30 for Ascent Wave 2, 30 for Marathon Field 1, 30 for Marathon Field 2). Wait Lists will be maintained on the confirmation page. Although we will try to contact you when you can move off a Wait List and into a race, you are responsible for monitoring the Wait Lists for movement and deadlines.

Qualifications:
As above (see Ascent Wave 1/Wave 2, Marathon Field 1/Field 2).
If you register for a Wait List and the qualifications you provide can’t be confirmed you will be removed from the list!

Wait List Notes: There is a $5 fee to get on a Wait List. The fill times of the general registration categories will be monitored. Those who sign up for a Wait List before its race fills will be removed from the Wait List and forfeit the fee.

Wait List: Pikes Peak Ascent - Wave 1: General registration still open
Wait List: Pikes Peak Ascent - Wave 2: Full
Wait List: Pikes Peak Marathon - Field 1: Full
Wait List: Pikes Peak Marathon - Field 2: Full

Note: This option is available until the day before the race.

Registration starts March 18th at 12:00 noon MT
Use only if you have won either the Ascent or Marathon!
Former winner Ascent entry - Open until day before race day
Former winner Marathon entry - Open until day before race day

Ascent/Marathon competitive entry - 40 via qualification
Up to ten male and ten female complimentary competitive entries will be granted for each event based on qualification criteria. Applicants will be considered for the overall category only, not as competitive entries within an age group. The decision is made by the Race Director and not the registrar/webmaster who is a competitive athlete himself. Past Ascent and Marathon overall winners already have a complimentary entry position reserved and need not apply.

Runners will be accepted based on their bio, not first come, first serve. If more than 10 runners apply per gender, per race, less qualified runners will be turned away. Therefore, the determination of who is accepted can’t be done until after the July 17th entry deadline. If this is a concern you should apply for the race through the general registration process above and then also apply for a competitive entry. If your competitive entry is then accepted you will get a refund. But if it is not accepted at least you will still be in the race.

Note: This option is available until July 17th with notification of acceptance by July 24th.

Use only if you can show you would be competitive for the top 10 overall!
Registration starts March 18th at 12:00 noon MT
Apply for a competitive Ascent or Marathon entry - Open until July 17
Apply for a competitive Skyrunner Marathon entry - Open until July 17

Ascent/Marathon half price entry - 48 via invitation
The 1st place winners of each M/F age-group in either the Ascent or Marathon in 2008 receive a half price entry. The entry can be used for either race but not both.

Notes:
- If signing up for the Ascent and your Ascent or ascent portion of the Marathon was 4:15:00 or slower you will be placed in Wave 2!
- If signing up for the Marathon and your Ascent was 4:15:00 or slower or your Marathon was 7:00:00 or slower you will be placed in Field 2!
- This option is available until April 15th.

Registration starts March 18th at 12:00 noon MT
Ascent 1/2 price age-group award entry - Ended April 15
Marathon 1/2 price age-group award entry - Ended April 15

Ascent/Marathon complimentary entry - 60 via invitation
The top 10 M/F overall or top 5 M/F Masters in either the Ascent or Marathon in 2008 receive a complimentary entry. The entry can be used for either race but not both.

Note: This option is available until April 15th.

Registration starts March 18th at 12:00 noon MT
Ascent comp award entry - Ended April 15
Marathon comp award entry - Ended until April 15

TCR series - half priced entry - 16 via invitation
The 2nd-5th place overall M/F TCR series winners and the 2nd-5th place overall M/F Masters TCR series winners from 2008 receive a half price series entry. The entry can be used for either race series but not both.

Notes: This option is available until April 15th. For this option you will be paying 1/2 price for all three races at once. After the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown of Running those runners who have not completed the first two races will be removed from the Ascent or Marathon and those on the waiting list will be moved into the race. Therefore, if you are concerned about your ability to take part in the first two races of the series you should NOT use this as your entry method into the Ascent or Marathon! Instead, sign up for each Series race individually so that you will still be in the Series but you will not be committed. However, you will not be able to use your 1/2 price option. On the other hand, if you also won a free or 1/2 price entry from the PPA/M you can use that to get into one PPA/M race using the appropriate link above. Then use just the GOG/SRTR portion of your TCR award to get into those races for 1/2 price. Just fill out a paper entry form from those race’s website. The PPA/M portion of the TCR award is a duplicate and can’t be used. Signing up this way will still put you in the Series but will remove the obligation to do all three races.

Registration starts March 18th at 12:00 noon MT
Series and Ascent 1/2 price award entry - Ended April 15
Series and Marathon 1/2 price award entry - Ended April 15

TCR series - complimentary entry - 4 via invitation
The 1st place overall M/F TCR series winner and 1st place overall M/F Masters TCR series winner from 2008 receive a complimentary series entry. The entry can be used for either race series but not both.

Note: This option is available until April 15th. For this option you will be entering all three races at once for free. After the 2nd leg of the Triple Crown of Running those runners who have not completed the first two races will be removed from the Ascent or Marathon and those on the waiting list will be moved into the race. Therefore, if you are concerned about your ability to take part in the first two races of the Series you should NOT use this as your entry method into the Ascent or Marathon! Instead, sign up for each Series race individually so that you will still be in the Series but you will not be committed. However, you will not be able to use your free entry option. On the other hand, if you also won a free or 1/2 price entry from the PPA/M you can use that to get into one PPA/M race using the appropriate link above. Then use just the GOG/SRTR portion of your TCR award to get into those races for free. Just fill out a paper entry form from those race’s website. The PPA/M portion of the TCR award is a duplicate and can’t be used. Signing up this way will still put you in the Series but will remove the obligation to do all three races.

Registration starts March 18th at 12:00 noon MT
Series and Ascent comp award entry - Ended April 15
Series and Marathon comp award entry - Ended April 15