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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Samantha Kelly #78 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Impressive Climb with Top Division Finish Samantha Kelly, participating in the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon, recorded an excellent Elapsed Time of 3:05:38 over 13.36 miles, achieving an overall average pace of 13:53 minutes per mile. Her performance was outstanding, earning her 8th place among 2049 female participants and clinching 1st place in the F25-29 division. Samantha demonstrated remarkable consistency, especially in the latter stages of the race. Notably, at the split at "1.5 Miles To Go", she surged to 4th place in her gender, although the challenging altitude conditions saw variable pacing in the final stretches. Her determination led to a strong finish, navigating the last three miles above the tree line with a steady approach. Future strategies might focus on maintaining pacing as the elevation increases. Congratulations to Samantha for a stellar race performance and top division finish.