Race Information

New for 2022, Aravaipa has partnered with The Pikes Peak APEX presented by RockShox on Sunday, September 25 to invite runners to participate in their choice of three distance options, all starting and finishing in America the Beautiful Park on the final day, which features The APEX Outdoor Festival & Expo. Start times will be announced as we get closer to the event.

50K

The 50k course will start and finish in America the Beautiful Park. Runners head into Cheyenne Canyon and follow a similar route as Stage 4 of The APEX 4-day MTB challenge! You can expect this route to have approximately 4,200 feet of climbing. The map is available on the APEX website!

Included with Registration:
-A fun day of running!
-Fully stocked aid stations (6)
-Medical support
-Swag bag with APEX gear and sponsor items
-Meal & beer (21+) tickets for The APEX After Party

Cut-Offs: 50k runners will have 10 hours to finish the entire course. Aid station cut-offs will be posted closer to the event.

10K

10k runners will also start in America the Beautiful Park and head into Bear Creek Regional Park for a trail loop before returning to the finish line. Bear Creek offers dirt trails and approximately 500 feet of climbing.

Included with Registration:
-A fun, short race with plenty of time to enjoy the festival!
-Aid station mid-course with hydration and light fuel
-Medical support
-Swag bag with APEX t-shirt and sponsor items
-Beer (21+) tickets for The APEX After Party

5K

5k runners will head up the Pikes Peak Greenway for a speedy out-and-back. This is a fast course for those who want to run hard, as well as a great beginner course for those who want to have fun and be a part of the festivities. The 5k course is family and stroller friendly!

Included with Registration:
-A fun, short race with plenty of time to enjoy the festival!
-Hydration station at the halfway turnaround
-Medical support
-Swag bag with APEX t-shirt and sponsor items
-Beer (21+) tickets for The APEX After Party

Awards

Awards go to the top three male and female finishers at each distance. All finishers receive a finisher award.

Limitations

Due to concerns about physical distancing and trail usage, we are limited to 175 Ultra entries.

Giving Back

This non-profit event supports the Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance Trail Stewardship Fund.

Please consider giving back to the trails. If you would like to give back by making a donation for the maintenance and improvement of trails in the Pikes Peak region, see details on PledgeReg (www.pledgereg.com/pikes-peak-apex-presented-by-rockshox).

We will have special prizes for the top fundraisers!

Event's current local time: 4:01 PM MT