The Pikes Peak Marathon is a foot race that begins at the base of Pikes Peak, in Manitou Springs, Colorao, and climbs over 7,700 feet (2347 meters) to the top of the 14,115 foot (4300 meter) tall peak. Since 1966, the race has occurred each year in the late summer and involves a day for the ascent race (half-marathon), and a day for the round-trip race (full marathon).