The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb Fan Fest brings the action and excitement of the Race to the Clouds up close and personal on June 19. Race cars line the streets, and drivers are available for autographs. The main event is the Freestyle Motocross Show, featuring high-flying motorcycle acrobatics overhead on Tejon Street. It’s an adrenalized show that is always impressive. Fans will also find a beer garden, pinewood derby, official souvenirs, apparel and more. Look for the center of events at Pikes Peak Avenue and Tejon Street and more activities spreading into surrounding 12 blocks.
This year’s Fan Fest is bigger than ever, featuring more than 60 drivers and their race cars, plus 75 vendors and sponsors. You can also pick up a free poster and collect autographs from all HELLA Fast 15 drivers, featuring the fastest qualifiers in the 2026 Race to the Clouds. The autograph session will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The festival brings a taste of the iconic race downtown. First staged in 1916, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is the second-oldest race in America. The famous 12.42-mile (20K) course consists of 156 turns, boasts an elevation gain of 4,725 feet (1,440 meters), and reaches a finish line at 14,115 feet (4,302 meters) above sea level. The Hill Climb automobile categories feature a wide variety of vehicles representing multiple forms of motorsport: everything from production-based Time Attack challengers to purpose-built Open Wheel racers and state-of-the-art Unlimited vehicles take on America’s Mountain pursuing victory. The 104th running of the legendary motorsport event will take place on June 21, 2026.
Details for Fan Fest
Friday, June 19 – 5-9 p.m.
Downtown Colorado Springs
Admission: Free
Get the schedule and details at ppihc.org/fan-fest.
