More than 800 runners made their way up Manitou Avenue and Ruxton Avenue before going to the top of Pikes Peak and then back down during the Pikes Peak Marathon on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009. The run is the last race of the Triple Crown of Running Series. The Photo by BRYAN OLLER, THE GAZETTE
Daryn Parker of Manitou Springs makes his way down Ruxton Avenue as he races to a second place finish during the Pikes Peak Marathon. More than 800 runners made their way up Manitou Avenue and Ruxton Avenue before going to the top of Pikes Peak and then Photo by BRYAN OLLER, THE GAZETTE
Matt Carpenter makes his way down Ruxton Avenue as he races to his first place finish during the Pikes Peak Marathon. More than 800 runners made their way up Manitou Avenue and Ruxton Avenue before going to the top of Pikes Peak and then back down during Photo by BRYAN OLLER, THE GAZETTE