EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KOAA) — Practice runs start Tuesday and end Friday for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The highway won't open to the public until 8:30 a.m. instead of 7:30 a.m.
There will still be access to Crystal Reservoir for those who have a daily entry pass and parking permit.
The race to the clouds happens annually on Pikes Peak Highway. Drivers from all over the world race up the 12-mile course, which includes156 turns and a pretty big elevation gain.
The race will be held on Sunday. For more information, visit the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb's website.
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