However, due to weather, the Marathon was shortened on Sunday, with the turnaround point at Barr Camp. The Pikes Peak Marathon, founded in 1956, is the oldest continuously held U.S. marathon.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — On Monday, Dec. 30, the AdAmAn Club started its 103rd climb to the top of Pikes Peak ... the Club reached Barr Camp, where they will spend the night before heading to ...

“Barr Trail is a very busy trail, and we want to make sure this trail and all Forest Service trails are safe and maintained for generations to come,” said Pikes Peak District Ranger Carl Bauer.

and because of this both Barr and the incline will be closed temportarily. The Pikes Peak Ranger District said the work will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 13 through Wednesday, Aug. 14.