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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Steve Wilkins #1071 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 Notable Elevation Gain Steve Wilkins tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with deliberate pacing, completing the 13.36-mile half marathon in 5:15:04. An uptick in overall placement was observed from the start, moving from 1563rd to 1128th by the finish. Notably, Steve ascended from a starting elevation of about 6,303 feet to over 14,000 feet. In his age division (O65-69), he achieved a commendable 21st place out of the total 2049 participants, highlighting endurance through treacherous elevation. Comparing to last year's performance, where Steve finished in 4:48:14, this year's slower pace reflects the increased level of difficulty due to the challenging final miles above the tree line. While the average pace was 23:35 min/mile, his strongest segment occurred early, with his split pace of 12:06 at Ruxton. Continued focus on consistent pacing through mid-segments, like from Barr Camp, could enhance performance in future competitive endeavors. Keep refining those techniques, Steve!