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The Executive Director of the Pikes Peak Marathon announced Monday that he is stepping down. Ron Ilgen has worked for more than 20 years to organize the popular trail running marathon.
Runners we spoke with say this race is commonly known as one of the hardest in the world. From the temperatures, elevation, and mountain terrain, many athletes say they're happy just to finish.
UPDATE: Britt Haley's current salary is $165,131 a year. If confirmed by City Council as the new parks director, she would be paid $185,008.
Ron Ilgen grew up looking at Pikes Peak every day.
After 67 years of being held before Labor Day, the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent are being moved to after the holiday for the 2022 edition of the event.