Colorado Springs Marathon

The marathon referred to as the Colorado Springs Marathon is most commonly associated with the long-standing tradition of mountain running in the region, distinctively exemplified by an event that begins near Colorado Springs and traverses the rugged landscape surrounding Pikes Peak. The marathon distance itself is rooted in ancient history, stemming from the legend of Pheidippides who ran from Marathon to Athens a feat commemorated in modern times by the original marathon at the 1896 Olympic Ga