The Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent Facebook page announced on Sunday, Sept. 22, that due to snow and poor Pikes Peak Highway conditions, the route has been shortened and will turn around at Barr Camp.

Colorado hosts several hundred runners from all over the U.S. and beyond for the 69th annual Pikes Peak Marathon in Manitou Springs. This year, due to inclement weather, race officials

It was a very busy morning for weather in the Pikes Peak region on Thursday, Sept. 5. A strong cold front moved through the area on Wednesday, Sept. 4, setting the stage for a variety of active conditions on Thursday including some snow on America’s Mountain.

The Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent announced on Friday night, Sept. 20 there are no changes planned to the event due to impending weather, and the marathon is set to start right on time. Many were waiting for the official update as weather forecasts predicted inches of snow on Pikes Peak and