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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Justice Pena #1525 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Start with Strong Finish at High Altitudes Justice Pena, a 21-year-old from Colorado Springs, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent half marathon with an impressive elapsed time of 5:44:40 over the 13.36-mile course. He maintained a steady overall pace of 25:47 minutes per mile. The race started at an elevation of 6,303 feet and climbed to 14,061 feet, making for a significant altitude gain. Starting strong, Justice reached the Ruxton checkpoint at 0.43 miles in just 4 minutes, securing the 504th position in his gender category. Notably, he had a solid final segment, improving his division position significantly at the "1.5 Miles To Go" marker, climbing from 54th to 23rd place within the O20-24 division. Improvements in pacing during the challenging high-altitude sections helped him secure a commendable finish, demonstrating resilience and the potential for development in future races.