New for 2022 - Mandatory Gear Requirements

New for 2022 we are instituting a mandatory gear requirement. All runners in the Pikes Peak Ascent or Marathon must carry the following:

• JACKET:  A hooded, windproof, water-resistant (or waterproof), breathable outer layer will be required. Plastic ponchos are not acceptable.
• WATER:  Runners will be required to carry a 12-ounce or larger refillable water bottle or similar. This may be a combination of multiple containers, flasks, hydration packs, or similar. Single use disposable bottles are not acceptable. ​

Please note the new mandatory gear requirement for ALL Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon runners and race rules below have been designed to enhance everyone's overall race experience, enjoyment, and safety. Any runner who fails to comply with the gear requirement or race rules will be subject to disqualification from the race(s). 
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Race Rules

• Mandatory gear must be on each runner's person from start to finish. This includes a hooded, windproof, water-resistant (or waterproof), breathable outer layer jacket AND a 12-ounce or larger refillable water bottle or similar (includes multiple containers, flasks, and/or hydration packs). 
• Runners may not start before their assigned wave.
• Pikes Peak Marathon and Pikes Peak Ascent entries or Bibs may not be transferred to anybody else.
• Headphones AND external speakers are prohibited in the Pikes Peak Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon.
• You must be at least 16 years old on race day to compete.
• Poles, walking sticks, and similar accessories are prohibited. An allowance will be made for visually impaired athletes to use a pole as an assistive device to gauge the depth of step ups and downs.
• Trash, gel packets, etc. must be disposed of within the trash zones at the aid stations. We highly encourage runners to pack out their trash they bring on course.
• Do not run or walk abreast in pairs or groups when it will impede other runners.
• No dogs, horses, or animals of any type are permitted.
• Slower runners must stay on the right side of the trail so faster runners may pass.
• In the marathon, downhill runners have the right of way — uphill runners must yield to downhill runners.
• In the marathon, runners may change apparel/gear at the summit. However, the race committee will not and can not be involved in providing or transporting the apparel/gear.
• As a participant in the Pikes Peak Ascent and/or Pikes Peak Marathon, you are subject to drug testing pursuant to USADA or WADA standards and procedures, and you acknowledge this notification and your willingness to be so tested.
• The Race Director, may, at his discretion, grant exceptions to any of the above rules to account for unusual or extraordinary circumstances.
• Be sure to review all rules related to COVID-19 Safety are followed!  Failure to follow these rules and procedures may result in disqualification.

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Things that will earn you a Disqualification

• Starting in an earlier than assigned wave.
• Using a race number assigned to another person. Both the runner and the person who gave away their number will be banned from future races!
• Wearing headphones or making use of external speakers.
• Failing to submit to drug testing if requested.
• Unsportsmanlike conduct.
• Verbal abuse of other runners or volunteers.
• Completing only the ascent portion of the Marathon.
• Failing to comply with directives of race officials.
• Cutting switchbacks or any course cutting.
• Taking oxygen prior to the completion of the race (even if medically necessary).
• Throwing trash, gel packets, etc. on or off the trail outside of the trash zones at the aid stations.
• Failure to follow all rules related to COVID-19 Safety.

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Cut-Off & Finish Line Closing Times

Intermediate Cut-Offs

For your safety and the safety of the race support personnel, there are cut-off times (mandatory turnaround times) at NoName, Barr Camp, the A-frame, and, for the Marathon, at the summit. If you do not make the cut-off times, you will not be allowed to continue the race. There are no exceptions

On-Course cutoff times indicated below are elapsed times from each runner's start time. Any runner continuing past their cutoff time will be automatically removed from the results.

Ascent	Location	Marathon
1:40:00	NoName (8,800')	1:40:00
3:10:00	Barr Camp (10,200')	3:10:00
4:30:00	A-Frame (12,000')	4:30:00
	Summit (14,115')	6:15:00

Finish Line Closing

Any one who does not cross the finish line by the closing time will not be counted or listed as a finisher. Closing times are as follows:
Ascent: 6h30m from starting time (e.g. 1:30pm for Wave 1 starters, 1:52 for wave 22)
Marathon: 10 hours from wave starting time (e.g. 5:00pm for Wave 1 starters, 5:10 for wave 10)
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Refunds, Switches, Number Transfers, and Deferrals

Entry fees for the Pikes Peak Marathon or Ascent are non-refundable and may not be transferred to another individual.
For a $20 fee, runners may defer their 2022 entry to 2023 for any reason. Runners have until 7/31/2022 to defer their registration by logging in to their RunSignUp account and selecting the defer registration option for the event.
Runners may request a FREE special circumstances deferment to 2023 until 9/10/2022 for the following events only:

• Military Deployments/TDY/PCS/etc. for either the registered runner or their spouse
• If the Registered runner becomes pregnant

Pikes Peak Marathon, Inc. is an equal opportunity service provider and a permittee of the Pike National Forest. Entry limits are set by the Forest Service for the runners on the course.