The PPRR Rescue Run is a New Year’s Day tradition in Colorado Springs. The race doesn’t start till 10 AM, so you can still see in the New Year and be plenty refreshed to tackle the challenging 5K and 10K courses. Bring your friends and family and start the New …
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The PPRR Rescue Run is a New Year’s Day tradition in Colorado Springs. The race doesn’t start till 10 AM, so you can still see in the New Year and be plenty refreshed to tackle the challenging 5K and 10K courses. Bring your friends and family and start the New Year with some healthy competition and even better camaraderie. You won’t regret it.
The races are run on mostly wide dirt roads, which could be icy in the shade and trails will not be plowed if it snows the day before. Low point: 6058 ft. High point: 6192 ft.
Proceeds of this race go to the El Paso County Search & Rescue (EPCSAR). The EPCSAR is an all-volunteer organization that provides search and mountain rescue services in El Paso County. If somebody gets hurt on Pikes Peak, lost on our many trails, drives off the Pikes Peak Highway, EPCSAR is there to help. Members buy their own equipment and contribute hundreds of volunteer hours for the community. During snow storms, EPCSAR volunteers are out in the storm tending to stranded motorists.
The EPCSAR never charges for their services, year round, 24 hours a day.
The race is actually owned and organized by the EPCSAR. The PPRR provides timing and volunteer services for the race. In exchange for this, the EPCSAR provides medical, course and parking support at the PPRR Winter Series races. The Rescue Run info is provided on the PPRR website as part of this cooperative relationship.
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