Results/Photos

Date: Sept. 20, 2025 Participant: Erin Connor #1541 Race: 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Chilly start. Heavy winds (tail/cross wind). Sunny at the finish.

Consistent Progress and Strategic Pacing Erin Connor tackled the 2025 Pikes Peak Ascent, showcasing a determined performance amid challenging conditions. Finishing with an elapsed time of 5:41:04 for the 13.36-mile course, Erin maintained an average pace of 25:31 min/mile. Starting strong, she swiftly moved from a place overall of 1595 at the start to 1173 by Hydro Street at 1.23 miles, indicating a well-paced strategy early on. Her position fluctuated slightly, but she maintained her competitive edge, finishing in 452nd place among women and 66th in her division. Notably, Erin faced considerable challenges as she approached higher altitudes, particularly evident in the last three miles above the tree line. Despite this, her resolve saw her through the steep inclines, moving from 12298 feet with a split pace of 28:25 min/mile to finishing at 14,061 feet. Consistent pacing adjustments, such as a split pace of 28:02 min/mile at the Bottomless Pit, demonstrate her strategic endurance approach.