Experience the very best trails in the Pikes Peak region! Tava Canons Ultra explores the many canyons in the shadow of Pikes Peak. This early Spring Colorado classic Marathon and Half Marathon trail event is as beautiful as it is challenging!
Race Information:
May 4th, 2024:
Marathon and Half Marathon
Race Day Schedule:
Saturday, May 4th-
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6:30 AM: Packet Pickup Begins
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7:30 AM: Marathon Start
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8:00AM: Half Marathon Start
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3:30PM: Course Closes
Maps, Elevation Profiles, Aid Station Charts:
Marathon Course Map
GPX File
-The marathon course is a single loop, exploring the very best lower elevation mountain trails in Colorado Springs!
-Elevation Range: 6,175' - 7,908'
Marathon : Elevation Gain 6,300'
Half Marathon: Elevation Gain 2,847'
GPX File
The Half Marathon is an out-and-back course up and over the top of High Drive.
All aid stations will be well stocked with Tailwind, Muir Energy Gels, sweet and salty snacks, fruit, and soda. The Cheyenne Canon Aid Station will also be cooking bacon, quesadillas, potatoes and other warm options!
Event Information
Pack Pickup:
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Friday, May 19th, 2022
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4:30 PM- 6:00 PM
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Location: TBD
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Saturday- Beginning at 5:00 AM at the Bear Creek Regional Park Large Pavil
Registration closes on May 2nd, 2024. All registrations include;
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Gender Specific race shirt
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Personalized bib and finishers' award
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Well stocked aid stations
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Beautiful and easy to follow course
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Post-race meal
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Register online via Ultrasignup
Driving/Parking:
Bear Creek Regional Park is a beautiful Colorado Springs park at the base of the mountains! There is plenty of parking and is convenient and accessible to the start/finish line. Parking attendants will direct vehicles to the north-west section of the parking lot.
Crew Accessible Aid Stations: See attached Google map for locations and directions to crew accessible aid stations.
-Canon Jack's is along historic Gold Camp Road. This scenic dirt road is narrow and winding. Please respect all recreational users and drive carefully.
-North Cheyenne Canon is accessible, easy to locate, and within 10 minutes of the start/finish line.
Travel:
Flying:
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport: Colorado Springs has the closest and most convenient airport. It takes about 20 minutes to drive from the airport to the event.
Denver International Airport: The Denver airport is not as close as the Colorado Springs airport, but will usually offer better flight options and be less expensive. It takes about 90 minutes to drive from the airport to the event.
Things to See and Do
Trails:
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The Manitou Incline: This very popular and scenic trail climbs 2k in less than a mile. The 2,744 step trail overlooks Manitou and Colorado Springs. Due to the popularity of the incline, free reservations are required.
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Barr Trail: Colorado Springs is known for America's Mountain: Pikes Peak! Barr Trail is a bucket-list adventure that climbs 7,390 feet above Colorado Springs to the summit at 14,115'.
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Red Rocks Open Space: This beautiful trail systems offers some of the best views of Colorado Springs, Manitou and Garden of the Gods.
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Garden of the Gods: This is one of the most beautiful places on Earth! The amazing rock formations are unique and stunning. The trail and road running is amazing but can be very busy.
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