Friday, August 16th

• 9am-7pm: packet pick-up
• 10am-7pm: Sponsor and vendor displays and sales, Ascent and Marathon apparel sales
• 1pm: Competitive Athlete Press Conference
• 4:30pm-7pm: Kiwanis Club carbo feed - $12.00
• 6pm: Pre-Race Speaker Program - Featuring:
  - Pikes Peak Ascent Pundit Panel Session - Q & A
  

• 1-7pm: Sponsor and vendor displays and sales, Ascent and Marathon apparel sales, packet pick-up
• 4:30pm-7pm: Kiwanis Club carbo feed - $12.00
• 5pm - 6pm: Pikes Peak Ascent Awards Presentation
• 6pm: Pre-Race Speaker Program - Featuring:
  - Pikes Peak Ascent Pundit Panel Session - Q & A
  

Kiwanis Club 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 $12.00 per person and 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

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Peak Buster’s - Ladies Only Event
Thursday, August 15 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
Manitou Springs City Hall
Calling all female current and past runners, as well as female race supporters! This year Carol Korth from the Administration office of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon office, and Susan Guynn, the Operations Team Co-leader will put you in the know: an insider's look at the behind the scenes runners' support, find out what you can expect and anticipate on race day, aid station options, trail condition, and more, get all the up to date info you need to have a successful run on race day.

This is your chance to chat with running experts as they share success tips and secrets. Enjoy humorous personal stories and tales from past runner, Sr. Marion. Rub elbows with Arlene Pieper Stine, Kathie Pieper, Caroline Merrill, Debbie Bloch and many others. This reunion of lady runners is a must for all female Pikes Peak runners past and present. Come fill your cup with stories, wisdom and get the support necessary to successfully tackle PIKES PEAK for a truly PEAK 'MOUNTAIN TOP' EXPERIENCE.

There will be a GOOD LUCK T-SHIRT SWAP so bring one of your favorite running shirts for the Good Luck T-Shirt grab. Light refreshments will be served, $5.00 fee at the door. RSVP to Penny Bever, 719-685-1381 or Caroline Merrill at Peakbusters@aol.com.

Post-Race Massage
Pikes Peak Massage / Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy will be providing postrace massage:

• Ascent, Memorial Park, 11:30 - 4:30pm
• Marathon, Soda Springs Park, 12:00 - 5:00pm

Cash or check ONLY. Payment is due at time of session or may be pre-paid. Cash or check only.

Massage is set up on a first-come, first-served basis. Should there be a waiting list prepaid clients will receive priority. For pre-pay, include which day you want the session (do not specify a time), your address and telephone number.

Make checks payable to: Pikes Peak Massage Therapy.
Mail check to: 1490 W. Fillmore St. Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904

Call Roger at 719-634-7347 for questions or information.

Post-Race Parties
Come on down and share your stories of triumph and/or woe with your fellow runners, friends and family.

After the Ascent:
12:00 Noon - 3:00pm Memorial Park - Free food and beverages, until it’s gone.

After the Marathon:
12 Noon - 3:00pm Soda Springs Park - Free food and beverages, until it’s gone. Soda Springs Park is just across the stream from the Marathon finish at the intersection of Ruxton Avenue and Manitou Avenue

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 Hotels/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

• Shopping, if you can walk.
• Free showers for runners at Schryver Park pool.

The Clarion Hotel 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. Reservations must be made by July 30, 2011.

Clarion Hotel
314 West Bijou St
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Phone: 719-471-8680