Practice runs underway this week for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Practice runs start today for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The race to the clouds is an annual race held on Pikes Peak Highway.

Pikes Peak Hill Climb practice starts Tuesday

By: James Gavato

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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Practice runs underway this week for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

Bomb threat at Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs forces lockdown and shelter-in-place