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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Britton Marsden #284 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Progression and Stamina Showcased at High Altitude Britton Marsden demonstrated significant endurance during the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, completing the race in 3:49:06 over 13.36 miles with an impressive, consistent performance across varying elevations. Starting at 1314th overall at the start, Marsden made remarkable progress, improving his placement consistently throughout, reaching 141st at 1.5 miles to go, reflecting strategic pacing and stamina, particularly above 12,000 feet, before completing the race ranked 284th overall. With an elapsed pace of 17:08 min/mile, Marsden navigated the ascent of nearly 4800 feet, with noteworthy performances at key splits such as Hydro Street (10:27 min/mile) and 7.8 Summit (14:25 min/mile) displaying strong early momentum. Above the tree line, the final three miles provided notable challenges, with paces in the mid-20s, which is a common factor at high altitudes. Continuing to evaluate strategies for maintaining hourly elevation gain might offer beneficial insights for future high-altitude events.