Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Ashley Schuermann #1490 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Solid Effort with Notable Challenges on Final Stretch Ashley Schuermann completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent in 5:55:24 over a 13.36-mile course, translating to an elapsed pace of 26:36 per mile. She ranked 1412th overall and 496th among female participants. Her division placement was 69th in the F45-49 category. Her performance was steady through the early stages, maintaining placements in the 500s among females through significant portions of the race while managing significant elevation gains from a start of 6303 feet to a finish at 14061 feet. Between Barr Camp and Bottomless Pit (7.91 to 8.77 miles), the split pace jumped to 44:36 min/mile, indicating a challenging segment. The final stretch from "0.5 Miles To Go" to the "Finish" saw a split pace of 39:45 min/mile. Compared to her elapsed time of 5:26:16 in the 2024 race, there's an opportunity to explore strategies for maintaining pace in high-altitude conditions. Ashley's perseverance throughout demanding sections is commendable, and refining approach at critical uphill segments may yield improved future outcomes.