Pikes Peak Announces Delayed Opening On Aug. 24

From City of Colorado Springs:

Mon, 08/05/2019 - 3:11pm

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain, in cooperation with Pikes Peak Marathon officials, will delay opening the summit of Pikes Peak until 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 24 for the 64th running of the Pikes Peak Ascent. Due to construction, there is limited parking and available space for spectators. The North Slope Recreation area will operate as normal; opening at 7:30 a.m. Traffic will not be allowed past this area until 12:30 p.m.

The shuttles will operate beginning at 12:30 p.m. from the 7-mile and 16-mile parking lots. The Glen Cove parking lot is reserved for Pikes Peak Ascent personnel. When the gates open, visitors should anticipate congestion and longer wait times for the shuttle and in the parking areas.

The race will be live-streamed on the jumbo screen at Memorial Park in Manitou Springs. Pikes Peak Marathon officials encourage all family and friends of runners to watch the race at the park and celebrate with the runners upon their return to Manitou Springs.

This press release was produced by City of Colorado Springs. The views expressed here are the author’s own.