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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Kathleen Cheney #1170 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Progress with Notable Consistency Kathleen Cheney, at age 47 and hailing from Manitou Springs, CO, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon in 5:00:02. Her pace was 22:27 min/mile across the 13.36-mile course, starting at 6,000 feet and reaching 14,000 feet. This year, Kathleen placed 991st overall out of 2049 participants, 291st among females, and 39th in her division (F45-49). Compared to her 2024 performance, Kathleen improved in several aspects: cutting 9:12 off her elapsed time and consistently maintaining her splits within narrow time frames. Notable splits included the fast start at Ruxton with a 9:44 min/mile pace and a strong finish at the 1.5 Miles To Go mark where she improved her division placement to 17th. Maintaining focus on the elevation changes can foster more consistent split times, particularly in this high-altitude environment.