Are you a thrill-seeking runner looking for your next big challenge? Look no further than the Big Five Marathon in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Known as the “world’s wildest marathon,” this race is not for the faint of heart. The stunning surroundings are reason enough to take on the challenge but add in the fact that it takes place in the heart of a wildlife reserve, and you have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Read on to learn more about […]
The Pikes Peak Marathon is a world-renowned trail race that challenges runners with a 7,815-foot ascent to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak and back. Course Highlights The Pikes Peak Marathon is widely regarded as one of the most challenging trail races in the world. Starting at an elevation of 6,300 feet in Manitou Springs, the course takes runners on a grueling 13.3-mile ascent to the summit of Pikes Peak, reaching a staggering 14,115 feet. Runners navigate the legendary Barr […]
Course HighlightsThe Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent represent the gold standard of American mountain running. The Ascent covers 13.32 miles from downtown Manitou Springs (6,286 feet) to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak — America's most famous fourteener — gaining 7,867 feet in a single unrelenting climb over Barr Trail. The full Marathon adds the return trip, demanding runners descend the same brutal trail for a round-trip of 26.2 miles and 7,834 feet of gain and loss. The course passes […]
