2019——Sunday, June 30th

All future races will be tentatively scheduled for the last Sunday in June:

2020——June 28th
2021——June 27th
2022——June 26th – The 100th Running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Fan Fest, presented by Budweiser and Toyo Tires, is Colorado Springs’ largest and most popular street festival action packed with stunts performed by the Red Bull Motorcycle Jumpers, courtesy of Sam and Kathy Guadagnoli. Held annually on the Friday before Race Day, more than 30,000 people gather in the heart of Downtown Colorado Springs to experience this 10-block street party.

Join us from 5 PM to 10 PM to take part in all the action! Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street, downtown Colorado Springs.

The 2019 Race Week Schedule can be viewed here.

Anyone who is 10 years of age and over needs to purchase a race ticket.

Overnight campers please remember each individual must also purchase a Race Day ticket.

2019 Tickets will be available for purchase online starting December 1, 2018. Ticket sales have moved online! To expedite entry to the event, and improve traffic flow, tickets will NOT be sold at the Gateway. Tickets may also be purchased throughout Race Week at the various locations listed on the Race Week Schedule. PPIHC may limit the number of tickets sold to the 2019 event. Spectators are not guaranteed a parking spot if specific locations are full. Parking at the spectator viewing areas is on a first come, first served basis.

General Admission ticket prices vary based on the total number of attendees in a vehicle. Tickets purchased online before Race Day (June 30, 2019) are discounted $10 each from the online Race Day prices.

There are no refunds.

Ticket Price Breakdown:

	Online Advance Ticket Prices	Online Race Day Ticket Prices
Single Ticket	$65 ($65/person)	$75 ($75/person)
Vehicle Packs - All "Family Pack" Ticket Holders must enter the Gateway in the same vehicle
Family 2 Pack	$110 ($55/person)	$130 ($65/person)
Family 3 Pack	$150 ($50/person)	$180 ($60/person)
Family 4 Pack	$180 ($45/person)	$220 ($55/person)
Family 5 Pack	$200 ($40/person)	$250 ($50/person)
Family 6 Pack	$210 ($35/person)	$270 ($45/person)
Family 7 Pack	$245 ($35/person)	$315 ($45/person)
Family 8 Pack	$280 ($35/person)	$360 ($45/person)
Single Motorcycle Ticket	$35 ($35/person)	$45 ($45/person)
Double Motorcycle Ticket	$60 ($30/person)	$80 ($40/person)

No tickets will be sold after 10am on Race Day.

No admittance to the event after 12pm on Race Day.

There must be a functioning seatbelt for every attendee inside the vehicle.

WILL CALL: Online tickets and camping permit purchases may be verified at the Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain Gateway on Saturday, June 29th from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm and on Sunday, June 30th from 2:30 am – 10:00 am. You will not need to physically pick up any purchased tickets prior to Race Day. Please bring your photo ID on Race Day and the Gateway staff will verify your online purchase.

Camping permits are an additional $150 per vehicle. Permits are limited.

Yes. Practice day tickets must be purchased online and are available in limited quantities.

Practice day tickets are $50 per day for June 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th.

To attend practice you must purchase a ticket for each specific practice day.

All spectators must sign a liability waiver at the Gateway before attending each practice session.

Gates open at 4:00 am and close at 4:45 am. No Exceptions. The Start Line closes to uphill traffic at 4:45 am. (For those who wish to view practice from above the Start Line area plan to arrive at 4:00 am. The Start Line is about 7 miles up the Pikes Peak Highway past the Gateway).

All spectators must watch practice sessions from designated areas along the course (Start Line, Glen Cove, Devils Playground). Spectators found outside of these areas are subject to trespassing tickets.

No spectators will be allowed to move up and down the course once practice has started.

Pikes Peak is just a few miles west of Colorado Springs, and about an hour’s drive south of Denver. The Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain Gateway is located at 5089 Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade, CO 80809. (Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain). The Main PPIHC Pit Area and Start Line is just over 7 miles (11.27 km.) past the Gateway. From Hotel Eleganté S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs, CO: Exit the Hotel Eleganté parking lot and head West on South Circle Drive. Merge onto I-25 North via the ramp to Denver and continue for approximately 3.3 miles. Take Exit #141 for US-24/West Cimarron St. and continue West on US 24 for about 9.5 miles. At the traffic light in Cascade, turn left onto Fountain Avenue and continue for approximately 0.3 miles where you will then take a slight left to continue onto Pikes Peak Highway. From the Colorado Springs Airport (COS): Exit the Airport on Milton Proby Parkway/Drennan Road. After approximately 4 miles, turn left on South Academy Blvd. In approximately 1.8 miles, merge onto I-25 North and continue for approximately 5.7 miles. Take Exit #141 for US-24/West Cimarron St. and continue West on US 24 for about 9.5 miles. At the traffic light in Cascade, turn left onto Fountain Avenue and continue for approximately 0.3 miles where you will then take a slight left to continue onto Pikes Peak Highway. From Denver International Airport (DIA): Exit the airport on Pena Blvd. Take E-470 South (toll road) for about 34 miles. Then exit onto I-25 Southbound to Colorado Springs. In approximately 55 miles, take Exit #141 for US-24/West Cimarron St. Continue West on US 24 for about 9.5 miles. At the traffic light in Cascade, turn left onto Fountain Avenue and continue for approximately 0.3 miles where you will then take a slight left to continue onto Pikes Peak Highway.

Click here for the Yokohama Course Map.

• All spectators, Media and VIP's must park in designated spectator parking areas. There is no reserved parking for Media or VIP's.
• Spectators may park at the following designated areas: Below the Start Line, Halfway Picnic Grounds, Ski Area, Glen Cove, Cove Creek and Devils Playground.
• Parking passes are not required to park in any of the designated locations.
• Spectators are not guaranteed a parking spot if specific locations are full. Parking at the spectator viewing areas is on a first come, first served basis.
• Spectator vehicles will not be allowed above Devils Playground.
• Once you are on the mountain, unless you park below the Start Line, you will not be able to leave until the race has concluded. Depending on how the race progresses (course or weather delays) this can be any time after 4:00 pm.
• Only uphill traffic is allowed on Race Day morning. It is very important that you determine where you want to park prior to coming to the event. Please note that if you pass a designated parking area on your way up, you will not be able to come back down to that area.
• It is very important that you are in your parking area well before the race start time of 7:30 a.m. Uphill traffic will be stopped as follows:

6:15 a.m. – Uphill traffic stopped at Glen Cove or until parking is full

6:30 a.m. – Uphill traffic stopped at Ski Area and Halfway Picnic Grounds or until parking is full

6:30 a.m. – Uphill traffic stopped at Start Line or until parking is full

7:00 a.m. – Uphill traffic stopped at Crystal Reservoir or until parking is full
• A parking captain will be available at each of the designated parking areas to answer questions.
• Any spectators who park their vehicle in an area other than a designated parking area may be towed and impounded at the owner’s expense. The PPIHC will have private tow trucks available to perform this task.

Yes, if you purchase a camping permit. Camping Permits are $150 per vehicle and are good only for the night of June 29, 2019. Each camper must also have a race ticket. Camping permits are sold online in advance. Permits are limited. There are no refunds.

• There are four locations available: Glen Cove, Ski Area, Halfway Picnic Grounds, and 9 Mile (9 Mile is tent only). These permits are for camping only. Any camper who wishes to attend the race on June 30th must also purchase an individual race ticket in order to attend the event. Please refer to the Yokohama Course Map here for the four camping locations.
• One camping permit needed per car and one camping permit needed per motorcycle.
• The Gateway opens to campers at 11:00 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29th. You must be through the Gateway by 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Campers will not be allowed to line up at the Gateway before 11:00 a.m.
• All vehicles over 10ft. Clearance enter through Gate 3 (the entrance on the far right).
• Campers will not be allowed to line up at the Gateway before 11:00 a.m. This will be strictly enforced.
• Anyone found occupying a camping space on Pikes Peak prior to 11:15 a.m. on Saturday morning will be removed from the site and will forfeit their right to camp on Pikes Peak.

Camping Details and Information for Glen Cove, Ski Area, and Halfway Picnic Grounds:

• Camping permits are restricted to the camping site designated on the front of the permit.
• One camping permit needed per car and one camping permit needed per motorcycle.
• Maximum length for motor homes and trailers – 24ft. (19ft. wheel base maximum).
• Maximum length for 5th wheels (not including tow vehicle)- 26ft.
• No trailers admitted on Race Day- Trailers allowed for overnight camping with permit only on Saturday.
• There are no provisions to dispose of gray or black water from self-contained trailers and/or motor homes. This waste must be disposed of at an approved sanitary disposal (not available on Pikes Peak).
• Open fires are prohibited. Gas and propane stoves with shutoff valves are allowed (pending local restrictions, laws and bans).
• Off-Highway Vehicles (dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.), bicycles and unlicensed vehicles are not allowed at any time on the mountain, no exceptions.
• No pets are allowed on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain during race activities including overnight camping.
• No fireworks.
• No firearms.

Camping Details and Information for 9 Mile:

• 50 tent camping permits will be available for purchase. 9 Mile is tent camping only.
• Camping permits are restricted to the camping site designated on the front of the permit.
• One camping permit needed per car and one camping permit needed per motorcycle.
• No motor homes allowed in the 9 Mile Area.
• No 5th wheel’s allowed in the 9 Mile Area.
• No trailers allowed in the 9 Mile Area.
• No mini buses and/or any vehicles with more than 6 seats are allowed in the 9 Mile camping area.
• No Race Day parking is available at 9 Mile. If friends and family want to meet campers on race day, 9 Mile will NOT be open for additional parking.
• Open fires are prohibited. Gas and propane stoves with shutoff valves are allowed (pending local restrictions, laws and bans).
• Off-Highway Vehicles (dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.), bicycles and unlicensed vehicles are not allowed at any time on the mountain, no exceptions.
• No pets are allowed on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain during race activities including overnight camping.
• No fireworks.
• No firearms.

Drones are NOT permitted at any PPIHC event.

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Online: https://ppihc.myshopify.com/

Race Week: Hotel Elegante Lobby, Tech Inspection, Fan Fest

Race Day: Look for the PPIHC merchandise tent at the Start Line Area, Halfway Picnic Grounds, and Devils Playground.

The PPIHC is an exciting event for the whole family, but it can be unpredictable. By all means, bring the kids, but keep them under close supervision. Children must be accompanied by an adult if in the pit areas. Children 9 and under are admitted free of charge.

No pets are allowed on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain during race activities including overnight camping.

The race starts at 7:30 am, however you will need to plan to arrive much earlier. The road opens at 2:30 am and no vehicles will be allowed past the Start Line after 6:30 am.

• No tickets will be sold after 10am on Race Day.
• No admittance to the event after 12 noon on Race Day.
• Once you drive above the Start Line, you will not be able to leave the mountain or go back down the course until the race is completed. Depending on how the race progresses (course or weather delays) this can be any time after 4:00 p.m.
• Parking in a designated area is not guaranteed, and is offered on a first come, first served basis.

Depending on how the race progresses (course or weather delays) this can be any time after 4:00 p.m.

• At the completion of the race, spectators will be allowed to stand outside of the fences (but behind the white lines of the road) for the Parade of Champions. Once the competitors have descended from the summit, spectators will be released from the top of the mountain to the bottom. Those who view the race from Devils Playground will be released first, with 9 Mile to be released last. Traffic is two-lane downhill (post-race) until instructed to merge at Crow Gulch (below the Start Line).
• A race official will release your parking area.
• Use a low gear on your descent. Hot Brakes Fail!

The PPIHC is a dangerous race and all spectators attend at their own risk.  All spectators must view the race from designated spectator viewing areas.  Spectator viewing areas do not insure safety.

• Spectators will only be allowed to view the race from designated spectator viewing areas along the course: Devils Playground, Cove Creek, Glen Cove, Ski Area, Halfway Picnic Grounds, 9 Mile and the Start Line area. Spectators found outside of these areas are subject to trespassing tickets.
• Devils Playground provides great views above the tree line; weather can be cold and windy at times. Cove Creek is at the timberline; Glen Cove is a popular spot below the tree line. The Ski Area has parking but you will need to walk to a viewing area. Halfway Picnic Grounds gives plenty of room for competitors to exceed 100 mph. The Start Line provides fans with an up close view of the competitors and their vehicles since the pits are accessible to spectators. Click to view the Yokohama Course Map.
• The Pikes Peak Highway is a mountain toll road 364 days out of the year, and a race course for one day. There is no grandstand seating at the PPIHC. Bring a camp chair or a blanket.

Spectator Course Rules:

• PPIHC may limit the number of cars allowed above the Start Line to 1,300 to make sure all vehicles will be accommodated within the six designated areas. If you want to view the race above the Start Line, it is recommended you arrive early as parking in these areas will be first come, first served.
• No spectator parking will be allowed anywhere along the course except in six designated parking areas: Devils Playground, Cove Creek, Glen Cove, Ski Area, Halfway Picnic Grounds, and the Start Line area. Any vehicles parked outside of these designated areas without a PPIHC-issued parking pass are subject to be towed at owner’s expense.
• Within the spectator viewing areas, all spectators must stay as far back from the race course as possible.
• All spectators must remain behind any chain link fence, or otherwise marked areas, that outline the designated viewing areas. Chain link fence does not insure it is a safe area but it is not a restricted area.
• Any orange fencing in a spectator viewing area dictates a high danger area.
• Do NOT stand behind orange fencing under any circumstance.
• Everyone in spectator viewing areas is encouraged to have some sort of barrier protection if possible (rocks, trees, and vehicles etc.). Chain link fencing does not qualify as a barrier protection. Do not stand or sit where a vehicle might strike you. For those who cannot find barrier protection, it is recommended to enjoy the race from higher ground in order to elevate yourself from the race course.
• Each spectator is expected to obey requests from PPIHC Course Marshals, Crowd Control Staff, Race Officials, Pikes Peak-America’s Mountain Rangers, Event Staff and Law Enforcement. Any spectator who ignores requests will be subject to expulsion and/or criminal charges. If you are in doubt about whether you are in a safe area, contact a course official.
• While there is truly not a safe place to watch the race, spectators who take the risk are encouraged to position themselves in locations where they can move and react to their surroundings with ease.
• Stay off of and away from hay bales.
• No off-road vehicles — It is illegal to operate any motorcycle, ATV, bicycle or off-road vehicle on the Pikes Peak Highway or surrounding area. Drivers or riders who violate this policy will have their vehicles impounded.
• Tree stands are prohibited. No temporary structures may be created. Digging trenches and constructing lean-tos is illegal and violators will be prosecuted.
• No pets are allowed on Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain during race activities including overnight camping.

Food vendors may be available on the mountain at various locations (cannot be guaranteed, weather permitting). Please note all spectators should bring adequate food in case a vendor is sold out or there is no vendor. Ensure that you also bring a good supply of water. Gas or propane stoves with shut off valves are permitted; self-contained charcoal grills are prohibited. No open fires. Please bring cash to purchase from food vendors.

Expect the unexpected on Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain. A typical June day can start out very sunny and warm, and turn intensely cold with rain, snow, fog or hail. Lightning is common at higher elevations.

• Dress in layers.
• In the event of lightning or hail, take shelter in your vehicle.
• Apply sunscreen frequently.
• Drink plenty of water.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be available at locations strategically placed along the Race Course. These locations can easily be found on the Yokohama Course Map. All medical facilities are available for race-related illnesses and injuries. They will provide only emergency services.

• A note about ALTITUDE SICKNESS: The race starts at 9,300 ft. and finishes at 14,115 ft. For those enthusiastic race fans who choose to venture above the timberline, beware. Signs of high altitude sickness include nausea, dizziness and fainting. To reduce the severity of the illness, medical experts recommend you drink plenty of water, refrain from caffeine and/or alcohol. If you are visiting the area and are not used to being at altitude for long periods of time (12-14 hours) we recommend that you enjoy the race from a lower vantage point on the course. Don’t let Mother Nature or altitude ruin your Race Day experience!

Trail #753 from Devils Playground to the summit of Pikes Peak, will be temporarily closed at Devils Playground on Sunday, June 30th. The temporary closure is necessary for public safety reasons during the 97th Running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The temporary trail closure will be in effect on Sunday, June 30, 2019 only. Barr Trail #620 will be open to the summit of Pikes Peak. Access to the summit may be limited. Please contact the Pikes Peak Ranger District Office (719-636-1602) for more information.

No, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is currently closed for renovation. www.cograilway.com

Leave No Trace:

• The organizers and sponsors of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb are committed to preserving Pikes Peak’s beautiful environment, which has provided a thrilling setting for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb for 100+ years. We have done everything possible to prevent any negative impact on these beautiful surroundings, and encourage spectators to do the same by observing these principles of “Leave No Trace.” Pack It In, Pack It Out – dispose of trash and garbage properly; please clean up your viewing area before you leave.
• Avoid fragile vegetation.
• Avoid disturbing wildlife.
• Tree stands are prohibited. Digging trenches and constructing lean-tos is illegal and violators will be prosecuted.
• Rock climbing is strictly forbidden.

Restrictions:

• NO fireworks
• NO open fires
• NO firearms
• NO pets
• NO drones
• It is illegal to operate any off-road vehicles including dirt bikes, ATV’s, and bicycles on the Pikes Peak Highway or surrounding areas. These vehicles will be impounded.

Vehicle Information:

• Motor homes will not be allowed through the Gateway on Race Day.
• Off-Highway Vehicles (dirt bikes, ATVs, etc.), bicycles and unlicensed vehicles are not allowed at any time on the mountain, no exceptions.
• No trailers are allowed on Race Day.
• It is recommended to have at least 3/4 tank of fuel in your vehicle when venturing up Pikes Peak – America’s Mountain. The nearest gas station is over 8 miles to the east or west on Highway 24 from the Pikes Peak Gateway.

PPIHC Traffic Plan Gateway Entrance information: All vehicles over 10’ clearance enter through Gate 3 (the entrance on the far right). Any other vehicles enter through Gate 1, (the uphill lane on the far left) or enter through Gate 2, (the middle lane). Race Morning (2:00am-10:00am) Credentialed Personnel and Spectators:  

• No left lane uphill traffic. Right lane only all the way up.

Race Evening (spectators going down):

• • Devils Playground - Cove Pit: 1 way traffic, weather permitting (two lanes downhill)
    Cove Creek – Crow Gulch: 1 way traffic (two lanes downhill)
    Crow Gulch – Highway 24: 2 way traffic (one lane downhill)

Race Coverage:

• If you cannot attend the race, you can tap into our post-race interviews, view full runs of competitors who finish, and follow live timing at ppihc.org.
• Listen live to KRDO 1240 AM at krdo.com.

Accident Waiver and Release of Liability:

All spectators agree to the following:

I hereby acknowledge that, by attending the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb event (“Event”), I will be exposed to a number of risks associated with attendance at the Event. I HEREBY ASSUME ALL OF THE RISKS OF ATTENDING THE EVENT AND ANY/ALL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EVENT, including by way of example and not limitation:

Any and all risks before, during, or after the Event including, but not limited to; injury from objects thrown from spectator areas; injury from race track accidents involving vehicles of any type, parts of race track vehicles, or track debris; injury from fires; injury from natural debris such as rocks or tree limbs; and injury from lightning; Any and all risks that may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released (“Releasees”). Releasees include, but are not limited to, The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, the Pikes Peak Auto Hill Climb Educational Museum, and any of their subsidiaries, affiliates, event participants, sponsors, sanctioning bodies, and any of their employees, agents, officers, volunteers, directors, and others individuals affiliated with the Event.

On behalf of myself, my heirs, representatives, beneficiaries, and assigns, I hereby release and hold harmless the Releasees, of and from, and I do discharge and waive, any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, and liabilities that I may have or sustain with respect to any and all damage, illness, injury, of any type, and/or death, arising out of my attendance at the Event.

Release of Media and Intellectual Property Rights

All spectators agree to the following:

Any and all PPIHC events shall not be recorded or photographed for commercial purposes without the express written consent of The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (“PPIHC”).

All media (including images, photos, video footage, and audio recordings) and intellectual property rights related to or associated with PPIHC and PPIHC events (collectively, “Media”), including the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb auto race (the “Race”), belongs to PPIHC, and is wholly reserved in perpetuity to PPIHC and its licensees. All Media from or related to PPIHC events, including but not limited to photos and footage, are part of the PPIHC’s intellectual property and can be used by PPIHC and/or its licensees for promotional purposes or any other purposes. All Media belongs to PPIHC and is for the PPIHC’s exclusive (except as agreed to by PPIHC), perpetual, and worldwide usage.

Any unauthorized use or sale of Media, including, but not limited to, reproduction, retransmission, or the making of or inclusion of Media into a broadcast, internet, web, motion picture, DVD or tape program, or any other form of distribution, without the prior express written consent of the PPIHC, is strictly prohibited. The licensing or sub-licensing of Media from PPIHC events shall be strictly forbidden without the prior express written consent of the PPIHC. The PPIHC has the sole and exclusive rights to all Media, including but not limited to images and footage taken by spectators at PPIHC events and/or persons without media credentials.

Notice of Filming and Photography:

All spectators agree to the following:

When you enter a Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (“PPIHC”) event or program, you enter an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. By entering the event or program premises, you consent to interview(s), photography, audio recording, and/or video recording of yourself (collectively, “Materials”), and its/their release, publication, exhibition, reproduction, licensing, alteration, adaption, exploitation, or other use, in any format or medium now existing or hereafter created, and for any purpose, including but not limited to, web casts, promotional purposes, telecasts, advertising, publicity, and public relations by PPIHC and its affiliates, representatives, sponsors, and licensees (collectively, “Affiliates”). You release PPIHC and its Affiliates, their officers, employees, and agents, and each and all persons involved, from any liability connected with PPIHC’s or its Affiliates’ exercise of the rights contained in this Notice, including, without limitation, liability for any violation of the right to publicity, for defamation, invasion of privacy, or emotional distress.

By entering the event or program premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any use of these Materials, regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such use, exhibition, stream, broadcast, web cast, or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission to the program or event is charged. You also waive any right to inspect or approve any interview, photo, image, video and/or audio recording of yourself, taken by PPIHC or the person or entity designated to do so by PPIHC.

You agree that you have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.

Current Weather: https://www.cograilway.com/Summit/WeatheratSummitB.htm Summit Cameras: https://coloradosprings.gov/pikespeakcameras

On Race Day, race cars are released from the Start Line approximately every 4-5 minutes and motorcycles are released approximately every 1-2 minutes. With the current field size and no red flags, the race would finish at approximately 2:00pm. However, over the past 5 years there have been an average of 2-3 hours of stoppage time (due to racing incidents, spectator issues, weather, etc.).