SPECTATOR GUIDES
Planning to watch the Race to the Clouds in person?
Our Spectator Guides are your go-to resource for everything you need to know while attending the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. Find essential information on viewing areas, parking, directions, safety tips, and what to expect on race day—so you can focus on the sights, sounds, and history of one of motorsports’ most legendary events.
Each Guide is tailored with specific information for our various spectator areas and viewing experiences. Select the Spectator Guide corresponding with your tickets for the most relevant information.
RACE DAY SPECTATING
Five different spectator areas are available for Race Day attendees, each with its own appeal and viewing experience.
From specific amenities to suggested arrival times, check your spectator guide for helpful information.
PITS / TURN 1
HALFWAY PICNIC GROUNDS
GLEN COVE
COVE CREEK
DEVILS PLAYGROUND
CAMPING OPTIONS
If you plan to camp on the mountain the night before Race Day, these are the guides for you. Four of our spectator areas offer camping. Please note special rules within each area.
9 MILE CAMPING
HALFWAY PICNIC GROUNDS CAMPING
SKI AREA CAMPING
GLEN COVE CAMPING
FAN BUSES
Our Fan Buses are a great way to get to the mountain without having to drive your own vehicle up a winding road.
With enough room for your cooler, camp chairs and other necessities, the Fan Buses will get you to the right place to enjoy the race.
GLEN COVE FAN BUS
DEVILS PLAYGROUND FAN BUS – MARCROFT
DEVILS PLAYGROUND FAN BUS – NORRIS PENROSE
PRACTICE AND QUALIFYING SESSIONS
Four Practice and Qualifying Sessions are held during the week leading to Race Day. The sessions take place early in the morning before tourist traffic is allowed on the mountain.