Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Aaron Brooks #1337 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Climb in Altitude Challenge Aaron Brooks demonstrated unwavering commitment during the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, which covers a total distance of 13.36 miles. Aaron completed the race with an elapsed time of 5:21:04, achieving an average pace of 24:01 min/mile. The race presented significant elevation gain, starting at approximately 6303 feet and concluding at 14,061 feet. Aaron's performance saw considerable advancement in positioning, starting at 1,640th place overall and finishing at 1,177th. This indicates a noteworthy improvement in pacing over the duration of the ascent. Aaron effectively managed the challenging sections, notably during the higher altitudes above the tree line. Although his split pace fluctuated, it was encouraging to see a less than 5 minute deviation in pace between the final half-mile and the finish line segment, clocking a split time of 18:36. Continued focus on high-altitude training can further refine performance in similar future races. Excellent effort on tackling the infamous Pikes Peak!