50Th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon

50th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Chuck Smead, 1972 Champion Ascent 2:09:30 and Marathon 3:44:21 Calvin Hansen holds the champions record for the years 1958 to 1961. Steve Gachupin reigned in 1966-1971. Steve was the first competitor to maintain a steady running pace and went on to the Olympic try-outs. Rick Trujillo held the championship title from 1973 to 1977. Matt Carpenter has reigned since the ‘80s in both the Ascent and Marathon. Women have been part of the races since the early days. Although they often only did the Ascent (which didn’t count because then only the round-trip was considered officially acceptable), it is noted that in 1959 “Arlene Pieper, with her 9:16 round-trip effort, became the first woman on record to officially finish a marathon in the United States, years before Roberta Gibb and Katherine Switzer gained massive notoriety with their unofficial Boston Marathon finishes.” From America’s Utlimate Challenge: The Pikes Peak Marathon by Harald Fricker. 21 50th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Karen Gorman 1993 Marathon Champion Lynn won at the age of 19 and was the first woman to break the 3-hour finish in a time of 2:44:47 J’ne Day-Lucore 1992 Ascent Champion 22 50th Anniversary of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon Mar Erica Larson racing in one of her 5 wins! Jo Gathercole 1992 Marathon Champion 23 PIKES PEAK ROAD RUNNERS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Name______________________________________Date_____________ Address___________________________________________________ City______________________________State____Zip Code________ Evening Phone______________________ E-mail (opt.)__________________________________________ Memberships include the club’s monthly newsletter and a reduced rate or no charge on selected races. Kind of membership: New Renewal One year membership: Individual—$15 Family—$25 Membership in PPRR includes Two year membership: Individual—$30 Family—$50 automatic membership in RCAA. Three year membership: Individual—$45 Family—$75 Out of Towners, only—add $5 for each year for First Class (if desired) Make checks payable to: Pikes Peak Road Runners CLUB MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION WAIVER I know that running and volunteering to work in club races are potentially hazardous activities. I should not enter and run in club activities unless I am medically able and properly trained. I agree to abide by any decision of a race official relative to my ability to safely complete the run. I assume all risks associated with running and volunteering to work in club races including, but not limited to, falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/ or humidity, the conditions of the road and traffic on the course, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts, and in consideration of your acceptance of my application for membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release the American Association of Running Clubs, the Pikes Peak Road Runners Club and all sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation in these club activities even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. Member Name Age Sex Volunteer? Signature (If under 18 Parent Must Sign) Date 1.___________________________ ____ ____ YES NO _____________________________________________ 2.___________________________ ____ ____ YES NO _____________________________________________ 3.___________________________ ____ ____ YES NO _____________________________________________ 4.___________________________ ____ ____ YES NO _____________________________________________ How were you referred to PPRR (i.e. by a person, at a race, by a business)?________________________________ Send to: Pikes Peak Road Runners the LONG RUN is published 12 times per year. It is not forwarded, Attention: Membership Chairperson therefore, please keep your address current with Membership. 207 N. Nevada Send address changes to Pikes Peak Road Runners, 207 N. Ne- Colorado Springs, CO 80903 vada, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Pikes Peak Road Runners, Inc. Non-Profit Org. 207 N. Nevada U.S. Postage Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Paid Colo. Spgs., CO Permit No. 931 24.

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