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Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Aaron Johnson #1510 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 Challenging High Altitude Finish Aaron Johnson, a 33-year-old from Minneapolis, MN, completed the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent with an official time of 6:07:23. His overall placement was 1494th out of 2049 participants in the event. He tackled the 13.36-mile course with an average pace of 27:29 minutes per mile. Significant slows in pace were observed in elevations above 10,000 feet, indicating the impact of the challenging altitude. Aaron's performance was notably strong in the early stages, with impressive pacing at Ruxton (9:38 min/mile) and consistent splits through Hydro Street (12:21 min/mile). However, after the Barr Camp mark, his pace slowed significantly, reaching 42:18 min/mile near the A-Frame section. The final miles featured a further deceleration to 48:36 min/mile at the finish line, highlighting the demanding nature of the last stretch. For future races, concentrating on uphill endurance training could aid in maintaining consistency in high-altitude sections.