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WAITLIST ACTIVE July 25, 2026
Colorado Springs, CO
Other Distances: 50 Miler50K20K
Field Strength
58.5%
3 Elite (90+)
Total Entrants
84
Registered Runners

The Pikes Peak Ultra is a premier high-altitude trail race held in Colorado Springs that traverses the rugged backcountry of the Front Range. Runners face a grueling course featuring nearly 12,000 feet of elevation gain, technical single-track, and a scenic summit of the 11,893-foot Mt. Rosa. This event offers a challenging alternative to the traditional Pikes Peak Marathon, showcasing the diverse beauty of the Cheyenne Canyon trail system.

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Field Strength

Field Strength
58.5%
Rank of 20th
-8.5%
Median Rank
60.4%
90+
3
80-89
3
60-79
9
<60
13
New
56
Elite Runners (90+)
Count
3
+1.8 vs avg
% of Field
3.6%
+2.5% vs avg

About rankings: Stats based on 28 runners with 5+ UltraSignup finishes.

Field Strength is the UltraSignup rank of the 20th strongest qualified runner—a higher value indicates greater depth of talent.

Excluded: 33 with <5 finishes, 23 unranked

90+ = Elite • 80-89 = Strong • 60-79 = Experienced • <60 = Developing

Registration Analysis

Total Entrants
84
Ranked Runners
28
Field Size Meter
Smallest (50) Largest (200)

Field

Top Men

Rank Score
MG
Mark Gaudet
9 results
Colorado Springs, CO
94.5%
JW
James Williams
5 results
Bend, OR
94.3%
CA
Cale Allen
8 results
Lakewood, CO
90.1%
KM
Kevin May
16 results
Fort Myers, FL
83.2%
BB
Ben Bang
14 results
Boulder, CO
74.4%