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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Averly Hiltz #1022 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Steady Ascent with Strong Mid-Race Performance Averly Hiltz completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an elapsed time of 5:34:22, covering a distance of 13.36 miles at an average pace of 25:01 min/mile. Starting at 6,303 feet and finishing at 14,061 feet, the course challenged runners with significant elevation gain. Averly showed consistency, notably during the segment from "Barr Camp" to "A-Frame" where her split pace of 34:05 was steady despite increasing altitude. She finished 1273rd overall and secured a commendable 50th position in her division. Averly’s performance highlights a strong initial pace, maintaining 9:54 min/mile at "Ruxton" and managing splits between 16:26 and 17:27 around "7.8 Summit" to "2.5 Miles To Go". The increasingly technical and demanding final miles were handled with resilience. To enhance performance further, consider focusing on pacing strategies during high-altitude sections where pace notably slowed to over 30:00 min/mile.